Psychology, 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 delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and 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. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

* Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).

* Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and tests.

* Provide professional mentoring to students.

* Using the Canvas teaching platform to manage courses.

* Contribute to course and/or curriculum development, if applicable

* Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.

Other duties

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

* Masters degree in Psychology or a Masters degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Psychology or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience teaching at the university level.

* Experience teaching general psychology, developmental psychology, research methods and statistics, and/or courses related to clinical, I/O, or counseling psychology is preferred.

* Experience with course embedded service learning projects.

* PhD in psychology or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.

* Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.

* Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.

* Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.

* Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.

* Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.

* Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.