Instructor I, Entrepreneurship

Florida Gulf Coast University
United States, Florida, Fort Myers
10501 FGCU Boulevard South (Show on map)
Oct 29, 2024
Job Summary As an Instructor I, Entrepreneurship you will teach courses at the undergraduate level; be involved in course and curriculum development; be expected to maintain a level of professional development/scholarship appropriate for an Instructor I; and 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; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; 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. With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, FGCU has a main campus of 800 acres with buildings meeting LEED standards and 400 acres of conserved lands. FGCU is located in beautiful Southwest Florida, known for its beaches, resorts, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. Located between the cities of Fort Myers and Naples, FGCU is just two hours by car from the major cities of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Miami, and 15 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport. One of 12 universities in the State University System of Florida, FGCU is a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional University classified for Community Engagement, as well as an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. The Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship at FGCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Entrepreneurship as well as an undergraduate degree in Digital Media Design. The School also offers a signature Runway Program Startup Incubator for students and alumni, and a Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program for training and upskilling U.S. Veterans. FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies. Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment. Teaches 4 courses per semester. Hold office hours. Attend departmental meetings. Adopt course materials in a timely manner. Adopt the university learning management system. Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties. Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner. Abide by University Policies and Regulations. Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents. Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department. Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession. Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures and tests, and evaluate students. Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance. Collaborate with colleagues to develop/revise curriculum. Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments. Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University. Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission. Attends faculty and college meetings as required. Be available for scheduled office hours as posted. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications Master's degree in Entrepreneurship, or a closely-related area from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline. Demonstrated potential for, or a record of, achievement in teaching undergraduate courses Preferred Qualifications Expertise in sustainability as it relates to innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or commercialization. Experience working with student co-curricular events and activities related to entrepreneurship. Experiencewith experiential learning techniques in entrepreneurship. Experience successfully mentoring student business ideas. Experience working with members of an entrepreneurially ecosystem beyond the campus. Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues outside your discipline. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s). Understands how to use digital and interactive technologies to efficiently and effectively achieve specific learning goals. Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high-level questioning skills. Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies. Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g., Face-to-face, synchronous online, or asynchronous online). Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in developing and delivering instruction, resulting in improved student learning. Special Instructions to Applicants Appointment will be made on a 9-month continuous multi-year appointment basis available August 2025. Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DONOTsend examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property ofFGCUandCANNOTBERETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property ofFGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request. Required Application Materials: Unofficial Transcripts Statement of Teaching Philosophy Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Five (5) Professional References Salary commensurate with education and experience.