Mathematics, 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 instruction that improves student learning; committed to the effective use of technology, including distance learning; and to 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. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers who are responsive to the academic and developmental needs of an FGCU student population; committed to innovative, evidence-based instruction that improves student learning and completion; and active contributors to FGCU’s student success culture. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in assigned course(s) using evidence-based and active learning strategies.
• Develop clear, student-centered syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with course student learning outcomes (SLOs).
• Use the Canvas LMS to manage course content, communicate with students, and post grades in a timely manner.
• Employ math-specific instructional technologies (e.g., ALEKS, MyMathLab, WebAssign, Desmos, GeoGebra, etc.) to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Provide accessible, structured office hours -- virtual or in-person -- at a minimum of one hour per credit hour taught per week.
• Respond to student communications within 48 business hours.
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development and program assessment cycles as requested.
• Monitor students’ academic progress throughout the term and submit timely early alerts via WingsUp for students who show signs of academic difficulty.
• Proactively reach out to students who miss class, fail early assessments, or disengage, using FGCU’s established early alert and case management protocols.
• Refer students to appropriate institutional support resources, including the Center for Academic Achievement (tutoring, Supplemental Instruction), Counseling & Psychological Services, and the Office of Financial Aid, as needed.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, the First Year Experience team, and student success coaches as appropriate to support at-risk students.
• Participate in departmental meetings and student success initiatives when invited by the department chair.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Teaching & Instructional Excellence

• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, organized, and engaging mathematics instruction at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to adapt instructional approaches to meet the needs of underprepared, first-generation, and diverse learners.
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn math-specific technology tools (MyMathLab, WegAssign, Desmos, GeoGebra, Maple, etc).

2. Student Success Orientation

• Ability to identify early warning signs of student academic difficulty and respond proactively using institutional early alert tools.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn FGCU’s student success ecosystem, including tutoring services, supplemental instruction, and student advising resources.
• Commitment to student persistence and completion, particularly in high-failure-rate gateway math courses.

3. Professionalism & Collaboration

• Promote a common purpose consistent with FGCU’s stated institutional goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Apply effective techniques to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues, academic support staff, and students to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Demonstrate skills to analyze situations and processes critically and make constructive recommendations for improvement.
• Present a professional image in word, action, and conduct.