Job Summary
Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Instructor I to join the department of Integrated Studies with a focus on University Colloquium and related subjects. As instructor of Integrated Studies, you will teach a 4/4/2 load at the undergraduate level, with teaching responsibilities for University Colloquium a Sustainable Future (IDS 3920) and additional courses as needed by the department; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; conduct research/scholarship/professional development; and participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to serve as Colloquium Course Coordinator, a rotating position within the department that carries an annual stipend and annual course releases. Colloquium Course Coordinators oversee the administrative aspects of Colloquium and work with the chair of Integrated Studies on program needs such as budget, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluation and searches, program assessment, and reporting.
University Colloquium is a unique course to FGCU, serving to empower students to act for social, environmental, and economic sustainability in a constantly evolving world. Designed to build a deep "sense of place," for students, the course carries distinct institutional attributes, including a focus on interdisciplinarity, service learning, civic responsibility, and sustainable societal patterns.
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 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 for an instructor I include, but are not limited to:
Teach 12 credit hours of undergraduate Colloquium courses and related subjects in Integrated Studies during the Fall and Spring semesters and 6 credits in the summer, in accordance with the annual assignment.
Develop and deliver effective course instruction, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Typical Colloquium Course Coordinator duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and oversight for the administrative operations of the Colloquium program.
Collaborate with the Chair of Integrated Studies on program needs, including budgeting, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluation and searches, program assessment, and reporting.
Provide curricular and pedagogical leadership and ensure alignment across all Colloquium instructors and adjunct faculty.
Lead the planning,…