Adjunct Lecturer in Teaching and Learning

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Department of Teaching and Learning at Florida International University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach courses offered within the department curriculum.

• Utilizes Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for use in communication, assignments, and grading.
• Attending training for Canvas LMS, if necessary.
• Teaching in face to face or online modalities, depending on the course.
• Creates, reviews, and disseminates syllabus for course.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning.
• Coordinates coursework with Program Leader, Discipline Lead, and/or Department Chair.
• Evaluates student performance promptly and accurately based on departmental and course rubrics.
• Submits textbook information though course adoption process by the deadline provided by the Department.
• Maintains records of student attendance, involvement, and progress through Canvas LMS.
• Facilitates class instruction and teaches assigned class content in accordance with the Learning Objectives that are developed by the Department.
• Responds to students and Departmental correspondence promptly.
• Communicates with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction, when necessary.
• Ensures that all course materials are available to the student in Canvas LMS.
• Inputs final grades into the Panthersoft System by the required due date.
• Adhere to the FIU Faculty Handbook Requirements.
• Participates in required activities for evaluations of their teaching.
• Complete required evaluating teaching activities in Panther 180.
• Able to attend meetings, if necessary.

Please note that this pool is open for the 2024-2025 academic year and is reviewed based on departmental needs. Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 533722 at careers.fiu.edu and attach their CV. This pool will remain open until October 31st, 2025.

• Master's Degree in the Academic Field in which they intend to teach.

• Prior experience teaching at the university level (can be as a teaching/research assistant) and/or at least five years in K-12 setting.

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exhibits a commitment for promoting quality education at the elementary and secondary levels to preservice and in-service teachers and professionals within a culturally and linguistically diverse community.

• Is punctual and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.

• Earned doctorate in academic field in which they intend to teach or related field with appropriate background in education. Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels to individuals from K-20 settings.

• Expertise in teaching experience in culturally and linguistically diverse settings.

• Experience in teaching in an online modality.

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Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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