Instructor at Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

Institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Category:
Faculty - Science - Physics
Posted: 08/25/2011
Application Due: 12/04/2011
Type: Full Time
Salary: $40,000 USD Per Year

Requisition Number: 1436

Summary: Your initial duties will include teaching; course and/or curriculum development; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as 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; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to appointment; 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Supports General Education Physics classes: PHY2020, 2053C, 2054C, 2048C, 2049C. Prepares and teaches laboratory sessions, assists in the delivery of content in active learning classrooms, grades, facilitates department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with normal course delivery duties, and other related duties as assigned. Engages in collaborative efforts with current FGCU faculty in Earth and Space Sciences program. This is a teaching position, but scholarly and service efforts are encouraged.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching. Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the school and university.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Physics or related degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Physics. Demonstrated achievement or evidence of potential for excellent teaching in general physics. Talent for delivering a difficult scientific field in a creative and relevant manner to students pursuing STEM fields. Must meet the University and College criteria for appointment to the level of Instructor I.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at the general education level. Interest and ability to make connections to the Earth & Space Sciences, Marine Science, or Environmental Studies programs. A collaborative and collegial spirit and willingness to serve at the departmental and college levels.

Special Instructions: Appointment will be made on a 9 month multi-year appointment basis available August 2012.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request and become property of FGCU.

Application Information
Contact: Florida Gulf Coast University
Online App. Form: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53001&jtsrc=www.highered jobs.com&jtrfr=www.peopleadmin.com&adorig=PA