Adjunct Faculty, Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences

Job Summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive regional university dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service. The College of Education prepares highly effective educators who positively impact P–12 student learning through evidence-based instruction, innovation, collaboration, and professional practice.

The Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences (TLS) seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educator preparation programs leading to Florida educator certification, including but not limited to Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary Social Science Education, and Exceptional Student Education.

Adjunct faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, foster student success, model professionalism, and contribute to the preparation of effective educators. Instruction may occur in face-to-face, hybrid, online, laboratory, clinical, and field-based settings on the main campus or at off-campus instructional sites.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following duties, as assigned:

• Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi consistent with university, college, department, accreditation, and state requirements.
• Prepare engaging instructional materials and learning experiences aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Deliver effective instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
• Foster a comprehensive, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and instructional quality.
• Comply with all state and Board of Governors regulations regarding instruction and textbooks

• Evaluate student learning using established grading criteria and assessment rubrics.
• Provide timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate and current records of attendance (when applicable), assignments, grades, and student progress in Canvas.
• Submit final grades according to university deadlines.
• Provide all relevant data and information in the required format for accreditation

• Supervise teacher candidates in field experiences and clinical practice.
• Conduct classroom observations using department-approved observation instruments.
• Evaluate candidate performance using established assessment rubrics.
• Provide coaching and reflective feedback designed to improve instructional practice.
• Collaborate with mentor teachers, school administrators, and school district partners.
• Support candidates in developing effective instructional planning, classroom management, assessment, and reflective practice.

• Utilize Canvas and university-supported instructional technologies.
• Respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with university policies and FERPA.
• Participate in required adjunct orientation and professional development activities.
• Remain current in the discipline, educational research, instructional technology, and Florida educator certification requirements.
• Assist with curriculum development, assessment activities, accreditation initiatives, or other departmental responsibilities as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

• Earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline.
• Valid Florida Educator Certificate or eligibility for certification.
• Successful P–12 teaching experience.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates during field or clinical experiences.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management systems.

Successful candidates will…