Instructor I, General Business (multiple positions)

About FGCU

• The Department of Management offers specialized concentrations in Human Resource Management, International Business, Leadership, Sports Management, and Innovation and Technology-Driven Management.
• The department is also responsible for undergraduate general business courses including Introduction to Business, Professional Development, and Business Strategy.
• In addition, the department contributes to the MBA program.
• Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service.
• FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
• We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
• If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Responsibilities

• Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Teach undergraduate courses in general business including Introduction to Business, Professional Development Skills, and Business Strategy and other assigned courses as outlined in the annual assignment.
• Prepare and deliver course content, including syllabi, lectures, instructional materials, assessments, and timely evaluation of student performance.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and ensure timely, professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings, as well as faculty evaluations, assessments, and curriculum development/revision efforts.
• Utilize the university’s learning management system and other required campus-wide technologies to support teaching and related responsibilities.
• Complete all mandatory university trainings and comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development to maintain effective instructional practices and remain current in the field.
• Contribute to service at the departmental, institutional, community, and professional levels in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• One of the Instructor I positions covered in this search includes the opportunity to serve as the course coordinator for Introduction to Business and Professional Development Skills courses.
• All 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; produce peer reviewed scholarship appropriate to rank; and provide service to both the University and community.

Requirements

• Earned Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) or a master’s degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in management or general business coursework.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses, with evidence of effective instruction.
• 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.
• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.

Preferred

• Demonstrated industry experience in leadership roles.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses, including experience with course design, student engagement, and the use of learning technologies.
• Established record of active participation in department, college, and university service.
• Interest in serving as course coordinator for multi-section general business courses.

Teaching location

Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations

• In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to: Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to 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

• Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2027.
• 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.

Required Application Materials

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Five (5) Professional References

The position is listed as “open until filled”, however applications received by November 20, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Equal opportunity

• 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.