Instructor I, Integrated Studies

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Instructor I in the Department of Integrated Studies, with a focus on University Colloquium and related subjects. The instructor teaches undergraduate courses on a 4/4/2 load: 12 credit hours during each of the Fall and Spring semesters and 6 credits in the summer, according to the annual assignment. Teaching responsibilities include University Colloquium: A Sustainable Future (IDS 3920) and other departmental courses as needed. The position also involves course or curriculum development, research, scholarship or professional development, and participation in College and University committees or initiatives. Teaching may take place on the main campus or at off-campus sites within the region. The successful candidate is expected to provide excellent and innovative instruction, support student learning through effective use of technology, including distance learning, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, and serve the College, University, and community. University Colloquium aims to empower students to act for social, environmental, and economic sustainability. It emphasizes interdisciplinarity, service learning, civic responsibility, sustainable societal patterns, and developing students’ sense of place. The instructor may also serve as Colloquium Course Coordinator, a rotating departmental position with an annual stipend and annual course releases. The coordinator provides leadership for the program’s administrative operations and works with the Chair of Integrated Studies on budgeting, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluations and searches, program assessment, and reporting. The role also provides curricular and pedagogical leadership, supports alignment among Colloquium instructors and adjunct faculty, and oversees Colloquium field trips and the student naturalist program. The appointment is a 12-month, multi-year appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an area related to sustainability or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
Demonstrated potential for, or a record of, achievement in teaching undergraduate courses.
Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, inquiry processes, and ways of knowing central to the relevant discipline(s).
Ability to use digital and interactive technologies to achieve specific learning goals effectively and efficiently.
Knowledge of critical thinking processes and how to help learners develop high-level questioning skills.
Knowledge and skill in inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
Ability to use technology in face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous online teaching modalities.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the University to develop and deliver instruction that improves student learning.
Ability to think strategically and approach challenges creatively.
Demonstrated reliability, ability to meet goals, and personal accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
Experience developing and advancing a clear, forward-looking vision for an interdisciplinary academic program.
Experience managing programmatic needs such as budgeting, scheduling, administrative work, faculty evaluation, program assessment, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credit hours of undergraduate Colloquium courses and related Integrated Studies subjects during each Fall and Spring semester, and 6 credits during 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 communicate with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators in a timely and professional manner.
Participate in departmental, College, and University meetings, faculty evaluations, assessments, and curriculum development or revision.
Use the university’s learning management system and other required campus-wide technologies to support teaching and related duties.
Complete mandatory university trainings and comply with institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development to maintain effective instructional practices and currency in the field.
Conduct research, scholarship, or professional development and provide service to the College, University, and community.
If serving as Colloquium Course Coordinator, lead and oversee the program’s administrative operations.
If serving as Colloquium Course Coordinator, collaborate with the Chair of Integrated Studies on budgeting, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluation and searches, program assessment, and reporting.
If serving as Colloquium Course Coordinator, provide curricular and pedagogical leadership and ensure alignment across Colloquium instructors and adjunct faculty.
If serving as Colloquium Course Coordinator, lead planning, coordination, and oversight of Colloquium field trips and the student naturalist program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.