Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Professor, First-Year Experience to join our team of exceptional faculty. As an FSW faculty member, you have the opportunity to directly impact the college mission to inspire our students to ' Dedicate to Graduate'.

The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences supports all degree and certificate programs of study offered at FSW. Through a broad curriculum, the SoAHSS provides high-quality teaching and learning experiences that are accessible and affordable and prepares students to achieve the majority of their general education competencies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the Cornerstone Experience (SLS 1515) course. The Cornerstone Experience is a requirement for First Time in College (FTIC) students. Candidates will be responsible for teaching a course designed to help students successfully transition to college life and become self-reliant learners who use critical thinking to achieve academic and career success.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Doctoral or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline).
• Demonstrated ability to use technology in creating and delivering course content
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject area to be taught and currency in the discipline (eg. experience in one or more of the following areas: first-year student success, learning styles and strategies, instructional methodologies, critical thinking, social interaction and diversity, goal-setting and time management, financial management, and career planning)
• Successful experience teaching first-time and first-generation college students, including adult learners.

FSW Employee Benefits feature:

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs
• Generous paid time off includes sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Florida retirement membership (FRS)
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

This posting will remain open until filled with a review of applications to start on April 7, 2025.

Salary Range: $51,976.01 – $61,643.90 (for two terms): the maximum salary is based on a doctorate education level and 10 years of verifiable full-time teaching experience. Salary will be determined at the hire date.

Please submit a resume or CV, a cover letter describing qualifications and teaching philosophy, and unofficial or official transcripts.

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Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer: Angie Snyder; Room A-106A; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; (239) 489-9051; equity@fsw.edu. FSW online anonymous reporting www.fsw.edu/report. Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927.

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