Mathematics, Adjunct Faculty
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.
