Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Sciences

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; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus, on-line, or at off-campus sites within our region. The Department of Health Sciences currently houses the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and the Master of Science in Health Science. In addition, we offer three certificate programs, including a graduate certificate in Health Services Administration.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Health Sciences, specifically in the Health Sciences and Health Administration programs. The successful candidate will be expected to hold a record of excellent teaching as well as an ability to mentor students in discipline-relevant experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activities including, but not limited to, conducting research, presenting research results at professional conferences, producing publications, and pursuing external sources of funding to support such activities. The candidate is also expected to provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. The candidate will be expected to be an active member of the Department participating in curriculum review and development. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences in the Marieb College of Health & Human Services.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
• Adopt the university learning management system.
• Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
• Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
• Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
• Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
• Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
• Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
• Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
• Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
• Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Ph.D., MD) in Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Services Research, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching experience at a regionally accredited institution.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2025. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at the Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to serve as