Biology, Adjunct Faculty
Location: Main Campus · Type: Part time · Posted: 2026-04-27 ·
Reference: R0007375
Job Summary
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; committed to
innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning;
committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and
provide service to the College, University and Community.
Assignments will include teaching, at both undergraduate and/or graduate
levels, as applicable. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at
off-campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by
supervisor.
Job Description
Typical duties include but not limited to:
Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and tests.
Provide professional mentoring to students.
Using the Canvas teaching platform to manage courses.
Contribute to course and/or curriculum development, if applicable
Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.
Other Duties:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in related field or eighteen (18+) credit hours from a
regionally accredited institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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.
