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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 College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Develop and teach assigned courses with a 3/3 teaching load.
- Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, coordinate lectures, develop and deliver distance learning-based courses, evaluate students, and maintain the highest possible standards of instruction.
- Keeps abreast of new information and developments in Public Administration.
- Develop and maintain an independent and productive research/scholarship program.
- Actively serve on university committees and participate in institutional meetings.
- Maintain professional skills through regular professional development, and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.
- Collaborate with other faculty to develop/revise curriculum.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or a closely-related area from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
- ABDwill be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2024. If successful candidate isABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.
- Demonstrated potential for teaching Public Administration courses, evidenced either by having served as instructor of record or by having served as a teaching assistant.
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly research.
- Experience using distance-learning technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching experience in Public Administration as instructor of record.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge and commitment to the use of instructional technology, a willingness to cultivate an interdisciplinary perspective; and a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Knowledge or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching. Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the school and university.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2024.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DONOTsend examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property ofFGCUandCANNOTBERETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property ofFGCU.
Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.
Required Application Materials:
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Five (5) Professional References
The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by January 8, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
FGCU is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer