Mathematics, Adjunct Faculty
Location: Main Campus · Type: Part time · Posted: 2026-04-27 ·
Reference: R0007374
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 instruction that improves student learning; committed to the
effective use of technology, including distance learning; and to 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. All faculty are expected to be excellent
teachers who are responsive to the academic and developmental needs of an FGCU
student population; committed to innovative, evidence-based instruction that
improves student learning and completion; and active contributors to FGCU's
student success culture. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Job Description
Typical duties include but not limited to:
Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in assigned
course(s) using evidence-based and active learning strategies.
Develop clear, student-centered syllabi, instructional materials, and
assessments aligned with course student learning outcomes (SLOs).
Use the Canvas LMS to manage course content, communicate with students,
and post grades in a timely manner.
Employ math-specific instructional technologies (e.g., ALEKS, MyMathLab,
WebAssign, Desmos, GeoGebra, etc.) to enhance student engagement and
learning.
Provide accessible, structured office hours -- virtual or in-person -- at
a minimum of one hour per credit hour taught per week.
Respond to student communications within 48 business hours.
Contribute to course and/or curriculum development and program assessment
cycles as requested.
Monitor students' academic progress throughout the term and submit timely
early alerts via WingsUp for students who show signs of academic
difficulty.
Proactively reach out to students who miss class, fail early assessments,
or disengage, using FGCU's established early alert and case management
protocols.
Refer students to appropriate institutional support resources, including
the Center for Academic Achievement (tutoring, Supplemental
Instruction), Counseling & Psychological Services, and the Office of
Financial Aid, as needed.
Collaborate with academic advisors, the First Year Experience team, and
student success coaches as appropriate to support at-risk students.
Participate in departmental meetings and student success initiatives when
invited by the department chair.
Other duties:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
1.Teaching & Instructional Excellence
Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, organized, and engaging mathematics
instruction at the undergraduate level.
Ability to adapt instructional approaches to meet the needs of
underprepared, first-generation, and diverse learners.
Proficiency with or willingness to learn math-specific technology tools
(MyMathLab, WegAssign, Desmos, GeoGebra, Maple, etc).
2.Student Success Orientation
Ability to identify early warning signs of student academic difficulty and
respond proactively using institutional early alert tools.
Knowledge of or ability to learn FGCU's student success ecosystem,
including tutoring services, supplemental instruction, and student
advising resources.
Commitment to student persistence and completion, particularly in high-
failure-rate gateway math courses.
3.Professionalism & Collaboration
Promote a common purpose consistent with FGCU's stated institutional goals
and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Apply effective techniques to build collaborative working relationships
with colleagues, academic support staff, and students to achieve shared
goals.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction
in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
Demonstrate skills to analyze situations and processes critically and make
constructive recommendations for improvement.
Present a professional image in word, action, and conduct.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
Mathematics faculty are expected to participate in course-level assessment to
improve student learning. This includes:
Assessing student performance against course-level Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs) and submitting results as required by the department.
Reviewing grade distribution and completion rate data for assigned courses
and proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
Participating in departmental assessment cycles and program review
activities as requested.
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.
