Political Science and Public Administration, 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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
• Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and ss.
• Provide professional mentoring to students.
• Using the Canvas teaching platform to manage courses.
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development, if applicable.
• Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Planning, or related field from an accredited institution of equivalent accreditation.
• Experience teaching at the University level.
• Experience teaching Political Science, Public Administration, or Planning courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes;
• remain open for feedback and new ideas;
• Lead with integrity;
• consistently produce high-quality work;
• persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables;
• Share information and insights thoughtfully;
• build partnerships across departments;
• communicate respectfully;
• support colleagues to achieve common goals.