Florida Gulf Coast University·Lexington, Massachusetts
The adjunct faculty member will teach theory, laboratory, or clinical courses within the Graduate Nursing Program. They are also responsible for providing professional mentoring to students and contributing to curriculum development.
The School of Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions.
Individuals with clinical practice experience in an area of advanced practice nursing are especially encouraged to apply. Candidate’s primary appointment will be teaching theory or laboratory or clinical course(s) in Graduate Nursing Programs. Please indicate your area of interest and availability.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Adjunct 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. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites and clinical agencies within our region.
Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for 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
Appointments will be made on a semester basis
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a doctorate in Nursing or a related field, or a graduate degree in Nursing with a BSN, along with at least five years of nursing practice experience. Current unrestricted RN or APRN licensure in Florida and BLS certification are required.
Market context
Adjunct graduate nursing roles in Massachusetts are typically competitive because programs look for advanced credentials, current clinical licensure, and recent practice experience. For this category, the strongest candidates usually pair doctoral or graduate nursing preparation with active RN or APRN licensure and BLS, and the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and align your CV to emphasize five-plus years of nursing practice and any graduate teaching or precepting experience.