Adjunct Assistant Professor - First Year Experience Course

Farmingdale State College; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Job summary

A public higher education institution in New York is seeking adjunct faculty to teach a First Year Experience course. The role involves guiding new students in acclimating to college life and improving their academic skills. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills, with a preference for a Master’s degree and experience in teaching student-success courses. The position emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, offering excellent benefits to staff members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in relevant field.
• Experience working in a college-related setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach First Year Experience course in person.
• Assist new students to acclimate and connect to the campus.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Interest in student-centered service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Familiarity with learning management systems

Job description

Location: Farmingdale, NY  |  Category: Adjunct  |  Posted On: Thu Jul 17 2025

Job Description

The College is currently recruiting adjunct faculty to teach a First Year Experience course. Data shows that First‑Year or Freshman experience courses can have a positive impact on students’ academic and social integration into a college. These courses, therefore, result in increased student retention, improvements in GPA, reductions in course failure rates, improvements in student‑faculty interaction, increases in support service utilization, and improvements in students’ perceptions of their emotional well‑being. It is classified as a high‑impact practice. As a result, this course is now a graduation requirement for all first‑time Freshman students entering the College.

Course Overview

FYE 101 – The First Year Experience course is designed to assist new students in acclimating, connecting, and adjusting to the college campus and experience. Through presentations, discussions, and group work, students will become familiar with college resources and learn strategies for academic success. Students will also be introduced to the values and ethical principles of the College and encouraged to reflect on their role and responsibilities as college students.

Learning Objectives

• Develop connections with peers and campus professionals at Farmingdale State College.
• Identify various resources at Farmingdale State that support academic success.
• Apply effective goal‑setting skills and determine what strategies are most effective for them as individual learners.
• Employ time‑management skills to balance and manage their coursework across classes efficiently and effectively.
• Implement effective study skills in their courses.
• Employ techniques that reduce stress and increase healthy emotion regulation.
• Explore identity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through an intersectional frame, becoming a respectful and responsible member of the FSC academic community.

Course Topics

Module 1: Introduction to College Skills

• Goal setting
• Study skills
• Time management
• Course planning

Module 2: Wellness

• Emotional intelligence
• Growth mindset
• Mindfulness

Module 3: Campus Services

• Library
• Student life
• Extracurriculars
• Financial literacy
• Career exploration

Module 4: Introduction to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

• Intersectionality
• Recognizing and valuing differences

Candidate Profile

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills, and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student‑centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College’s many community partners.

Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in your field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience.
• Availability to teach in‑person (this course is not currently offered in a distance‑learning format).
• Experience working within a college‑related setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in your field of study.
• Experience teaching first‑year seminar or similar student‑success courses.
• Knowledge of first‑year student development theory and transition issues.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.

Additional Information

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link: http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml.

Farmingdale State College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness, and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.