Job Summary
Florida Gulf Coast University is conducting a search for two Instructor I positions in General Business. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in Management, or alternatively, a graduate degree in a related field combined with relevant business practitioner experience. Evidence of successful teaching is required, and experience in research or professional practice is highly desirable.
The Department of Management offers specialized concentrations in Human Resource Management, International Business, Leadership, Sports Management, and Innovation and Technology-Driven Management. The department is also responsible for undergraduate general business courses including Introduction to Business, Professional Development, and Business Strategy. In addition, the department contributes to the MBA program.
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 appropriate to rank; and provide service to both the University and community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
Teach undergraduate courses in general business including Introduction to Business, Professional Development Skills, and Business Strategy and other assigned courses as outlined in the annual assignment.
Prepare and deliver course content, including syllabi, lectures, instructional materials, assessments, and timely evaluation of student performance.
Maintain scheduled office hours and ensure timely, professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings, as well as faculty evaluations, assessments, and curriculum development/revision efforts.
Utilize the university’s learning management system and other required campus-wide technologies to support teaching and related responsibilities.
Complete all mandatory university trainings and comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development to maintain effective instructional practices and remain current in the field.
Contribute to service at the departmental, institutional, community, and professional levels in alignment with the University’s mission.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Other Duties:
One of the Instructor I positions covered in this search includes the opportunity to serve as the course coordinator for Introduction to Business and Professional Development Skills courses.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Earned Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) or a master’s degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in management or general business coursework.
Experience teaching undergraduate courses, with evidence of effective instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated industry experience in leadership roles.
Experience teaching online or hybrid courses, including experience with course design, student engagement, and the use of learning technologies.
Established record of active participation in department, college, and university service.
Interest in serving as course coordinator for multi-section general business courses.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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