Ecology & Environmental Studies, Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

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; and provide service to the College, University and Community.

Assignments will include teaching, at both undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as applicable. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Teaches courses within Ecology & Environmental Studies, which may include Plants and Society BOT2800.
• Engages in teaching activities commensurate with expectations for adjunct faculty in The Water School.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of application.
• Demonstrated evidence of or potential for effective teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching related General Education courses at the college level.

Knowledge, Skills & 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.
• 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.