Exercise Science - Adjunct Faculty

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 are not limited to:

• Teaches core or elective courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science program as applicable.
• Contributes to course and/or curriculum development.

Other Duties:  

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
   

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Exercise science or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Doctorate degree or higher in from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate level.
• Five or more years of experience in the discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of strength and conditioning techniques.
• Knowledge of fitness assessment training.
• Knowedlge of fitness assessment, exercise training, and exercise prescription.

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All employees are expected to:

• 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.