English Composition, Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

Your initial duties will include teaching; course and/or curriculum development; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to appointment; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Responsibilities could include teaching up to three sections of Composition per semester. Other Duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent accreditation in English; or Master’s degree in a related area with 18 hours of coursework in English at the graduate level with a minimum of one full year teaching experience at the university level. Interest in teaching Composition I and II. Experience participating in an innovative English program and general education program. High level of professionalism and strong commitment to students required. Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in English from an accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. Three years of teaching experience at the university level. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

FGCU is an EOE AA /F/Vet/Disability Employer.