Software Engineering and Computer Science, Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

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

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Plans and teaches lessons in assigned courses. Assignments may include courses in software engineering and computer science.
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates and evaluates lectures and tests.
• Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instructions.
• Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of instruction.
• Serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings.
• Assists with the development of curriculum.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field and eighteen (18+) credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

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

All employees are expected to:

• 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

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• 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.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.