Adjunct Faculty, Justice Studies

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

• Master’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Human Rights, Education, Forensics, Forensic Science, Human Services, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, Crime Scene Investigation, and Homeland Security, J.D., or related field from an accredited institution of equivalent accreditation and/or eighteen (18+) credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the University level.
• Experience teaching Sociology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Human Rights, Education, Forensics, Forensic Science, Human Services, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, Crime Scene Investigation, and Homeland Security, or law/legal classes.

 

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.

 

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.