Job Description

The School of Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions.

Individuals with clinical practice experience in an area of advanced practice nursing are especially encouraged to apply. Candidate’s primary appointment will be teaching theory or laboratory or clinical course(s) in Graduate Nursing Programs. Please indicate your area of interest and availability.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Adjunct faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites and clinical agencies within our region.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach theory, laboratory, or clinical courses in the Graduate Nursing Program
• Provide professional mentoring to students
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development
• Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Nursing or a closely related field from a regionally-accredited institution or equivalent accreditation
• Graduate degree in Nursing with an area of specialization in Nursing from a nationally-accredited nursing program and regionally-accredited Institution or equivalent accreditation
• BSN degree in Nursing from a nationally-accredited nursing program and regionally-accredited Institution or equivalent accreditation
• Minimum of five years of nursing practice experience
• Current unrestricted RN; or APRN licensure or eligibility for RN or APRN licensure in the state of Florida
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner, CRNA, or other advanced practice national certification
• Nurse Educator Certification
• Experience teaching in the clinical setting
• Certification or experience in high fidelity simulation
• Experience with the development and delivery of on-line coursework

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in nursing knowledge and clinical practice
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Strong computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of and commitment to maintaining standards and regulatory requirements in nursing practice
• Actively collaborates both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning
• Competence in the use of technology in teaching and distance learning

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointments will be made on a semester basis

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc. become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

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.