Adjunct Faculty Humanities (AF2205)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy University seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach first-year seminars to incoming freshmen. The First-Year Seminar is designed to acclimate students to college life, support navigating the first semester, and introduce university resources while encouraging career exploration.

The ideal candidate will mentor students, lead a discussion-based seminar, and contribute to a collaborative team of colleagues.

Qualifications

• Open to mentoring students.
• Lead a discussion-based seminar course.
• Assist with program assessment and development.
• Attend select programmatic or professional development meetings.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year seminars to incoming freshmen.
• Support students in navigating their first semester.
• Introduce university resources to new students.
• Assist with program assessment and attend relevant meetings.

Skills

Mentoring

Discussion-based teaching

Student support

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

The First-Year Seminar Program at Mercy University seeks part-timeadjunct instructors to teach first-year seminars to incomingfreshmen. The First-Year Seminar is designed to acclimate studentsto college life. Instructors support students in navigating theirfirst semester by teaching essential skills for a successfulcollege career, introducing university resources, and encouragingstudents to think about their career pathways.

The ideal candidate will be open to mentoring students, leading adiscussion-based seminar course, and contributing to acollaborative team of colleagues.

Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up tothree sections. Familiarity with Mercy University is a plus.Candidates may also be asked to assist with program assessment anddevelopment and to attend select programmatic or professionaldevelopment meetings.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part‑timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout theirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their familieswith a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offerhigh-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy Universityactively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student bodythat includes members of historically underrepresented groups andstrives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campuscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure thatpersons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodationsfor the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone],Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on severallegitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equalwork regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected byfederal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcomingenvironment for all. Information regarding campus safety can befound here.