Communication, Adjunct Faculty Job at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myer

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

Assignments will include teaching Public and Effective Speaking classes. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Typical Duties

• Teaching responsibilities include guiding students to develop communication skills such as speech organization, outlining, delivery, audience analysis, and learning how to critique speeches.

Other Duties

• Works with Communication Lab Director to promote and support public speaking related events.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking as well as teaching the theory and craft of public speaking.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to student and the learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide a quality student experience 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 communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry

Higher Education