U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Visiting Faculty Positions

Florida Gulf Coast University • Lexington, MA

38d

About The Position

As a Visiting Faculty responsibilities for this position will vary based on rank. The role may involve teaching undergraduate or graduate courses, as applicable; contributing to course and curriculum development; engaging in research or scholarly activities, if applicable; participating in College and University committees or initiatives; and performing 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; 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the field of instruction.
• Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours from a regionally accredited institution in the field of instruction.
• Knowledge of use of technology in university teaching.
• Ability to collaborate both within and outside the University in the development and delivering of instruction resulting in improved student learning.
• Ability to value continued scholarship and service to the university.
• Ability or potential to develop a successful research program if applicable.
• Ability to contribute effectively and collegially to a positive, dynamic, and collaborative learning environment for the student population.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses in assigned course.
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates.
• Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction.
• Keeps updated of new information and developments in field of instruction.
• Actively serves on university committees.
• Actively participates in institutional meetings.
• Maintains professional skills through regular professional development, and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.
• Assists with the development of curriculum.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees