Assistant/Associate Professor – Long-Term Care Administration

Assistant/Associate Professor – Long-Term Care Administration

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in Gerontology/Aging Studies, Health Administration, Long-Term Care Administration, or closely related field from a nationally accredited institution.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2025. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
• 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, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of quality teaching and meaningful service.
• Experience teaching courses relevant to aging/gerontology.
• Focus on interdisciplinary research addressing current topics related to aging/gerontology.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly/creative achievement through presentation, publication, and/or performance commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to collegial and collaborative engagement with colleagues to support an increasing student population.