Foreign Language, 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.

Adjunct instructors in Foreign Language instruct students, participate in appropriate curricular and co-curricular assignments and functions, and perform the necessary administrative obligations.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans and teaches 1000- and 2000-level courses in the target language.

• Prepares syllabi and instruction materials, coordinates class sessions and tests, and evaluates student work.

• Maintains the highest possible standards of classroom instruction.

• Keeps abreast of new information and developments in the field of instruction.

• Maintains professional skills through regular professional development, and other activities appropriate to higher-education faculty.

Other duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• One full year of teaching experience at the college level or five years at the secondary level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.