Instructor I, Business Law

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Instructor I, Business Law, you may teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; conduct research/scholarship; participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned. 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; engage in professional development activities that maintain the currency and relevance of the area of instruction; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be at 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.

Requirements

A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Currently licensed to practice law.
A minimum of 5 years practicing law in the United States of America.
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, with evidence of effective instruction.

Nice To Haves

Earned Masters in Law (LLM) or Masters in Accounting and/or Taxation or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours of coursework.
Currently hold a Certified Public Account (CPA) License.

Responsibilities

Teach four (4) classes a semester.
Conduct scholarly or engage in professional activities consistent with the LCOB guidelines for faculty classification as Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner.
Engage in service activities as required.
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.