BSN Nursing Program

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

Individuals with clinical practice experience in medical/surgical, community and public health, child, obstetrics, and mental health nursing are especially encouraged to apply. Candidate’s primary appointment will be teaching theory or laboratory or clinical course(s) in the BSN Program. 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.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach theory, laboratory, or clinical courses in the BSN 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:

• 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 three 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

• Five or more years of nursing practice experience.
• Nurse Educator Certification.
• Experience teaching in the clinical setting.
• Expertise in medical/surgical, community and public health, child, obstetrics, or mental health nursing.
• 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 ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, BSN Essentials, and other regulatory documents.
• 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointments will be made on a semester basis.

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.