Florida Gulf Coast University
R0002073 Instructor I, Physics
Job Summary
As Instructor of Physics, you will teach at the
undergraduate level; be involved in course and/or curriculum development;
conduct research/scholarship/professional development; participate
on College and University committees and/or initiatives.
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.
The Department of Chemistry and Physics strives
to embrace and promote diversity in all its forms, not only to create a more
inclusive environment for the practices of chemistry and physics, but also to
provide fair and just outcomes for all to achieve their full potential.
Inclusion of and respect for people of all backgrounds, perspectives,
experiences, and ideas will lead to superior solutions to world challenges and
advance our disciplines as global, multidisciplinary sciences.
Job Description
Typical duties may
include but are not limited to:
·
Teaches 12 credit
hours per semester of undergraduate courses in Physics and related subjects.
·
Prepares syllabi, instruction
materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates students and maintains
the highest possible standards of instruction.
·
Engages in reflective
self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective
instructional performance.
·
Actively serves on university
committees.
·
Actively participates in
institutional meetings
·
Assists with the development of
curriculum
·
Continued professional
development activity is expected at a level commensurate with the mission of
the University. Community, institutional and professional service in furtherance
of FGCU’s mission is expected of all faculty.
·
Other duties may be
assigned by the Chair.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
·
Master’s degree in Physics, or a closely-related area from a regionally
accredited institution or equivalent accreditation with a minimum of 18
graduate credit hours in the discipline.
·
Demonstrated potential
for, or a record of, achievement in teaching lower division Physics courses.
·
Must meet the
University and College criteria for the appointment to the level of Instructor
I.
Preferred Qualifications
·
Master’s degree in Physics from a regionally accredited institution or
equivalent accreditation.
·
Experience with
management of the lower division Physics curriculum,
especially in connection with standards, scheduling, staffing, and policy
implementation.
Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities
·
Experience with and
commitment to the use of instructional technology, a willingness to cultivate
an interdisciplinary perspective; and a demonstrated commitment to professional
development.
·
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.
Special Instructions to
Applicants
Appointment will be
made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2022.
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.
The position is listed as “open
until filled”, however applications received by November 8, 2021 will receive
priority consideration
Salary: $41,000- Negotiable
To apply visit: https://www.fgcu.edu/hr/jobs-at-fgcu
FGCU is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
