Instructor I, Physics
R0000891
Job Summary
As an Instructor I in Physics
you will teach undergraduate courses at the introductory and advanced levels,
as applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum 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 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 Description
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Typical duties include
but are not limited to:
- The standard teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester
of undergraduate courses in physics and related subjects.
- Community, institutional and professional service in
furtherance of FGCU’s mission is expected of all faculty.
- For service, level I instructors are expected to engage
principally in teaching- and program-related service and professional
development activities.
- Other duties may be assigned by the Department Chair.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in
Physics, Astronomy, or related discipline from a regionally accredited
institution or equivalent accreditation.
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Demonstrated excellence
in teaching undergraduate physics, or evidence of potential for excellent
teaching undergraduate physics.
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Talent in crafting a
creative and relevant learning environment in a difficult scientific subject
for students in STEM fields.
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Must meet the
University and College criteria for the appointment to the level of Instructor
I.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Interdisciplinary
teaching experience as well as experience teaching at the general education
level.
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A collaborative and
collegial spirit and willingness to serve at the department and college levels
commensurate with career maturity.
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Demonstrated
engagement in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to
ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
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Experience or interest
in professional development or scholarship.
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Experience or interest
in developing collaborations with faculty and mentoring students.
Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities:
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Experience or commitment to the
use of technology in distance learning & university teaching.
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Interest in collaborating both
within and outside the University in the development and delivery of
instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value service to the
department, college and university.
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Appointment will be
made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2021.
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.
Required Application Materials:
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Unofficial Transcripts
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Statement of Teaching
Philosophy
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Curriculum Vitae
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References
Additional Materials (the
application will ask you to upload any additional required documents from the
job posting.) The following are the additional that should be uploaded in that
section:
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Cover Letter
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Three (3) Letters of
Recommendation
This position is listed as
“open until filled”, however applications received by Tuesday December 15, 2020
will receive priority consideration.
Salary is $41,000.00 -
Negotiable
To apply visit:
https://www.fgcu.edu/hr/jobs-at-fgcu
FGCU is an EOE
AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
