Your initial assignment will include teaching, at both graduate and undergraduate levels; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. 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; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Sociology, Political Philosophy, or other academic field related to Civic and Community Engagement from an accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2012. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

To Apply: Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu & apply to Req. #1449. Deadline date is 10-24-2011. Applications are only accepted online. FGCU is an EEO, which has a commitment to cultural, racial, & ethnic communities & encourages women & minorities to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share this commitment.