Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Student Success - (496499 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for part-time Adjunct Faculty in Undergraduate Student Success courses. The role includes instructing USS1101/1301: College Success, with one-hour or three-hour sections, and facilitating synchronous online sessions each week.

Responsibilities include interpreting the curriculum, grading, answering student inquiries outside of class, and supporting first-year students through the first semester of college and beyond. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with UH campus life and student services.
• Experience in early college success initiatives.
• Demonstrated interest in undergraduate student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach USS1101/1301: College Success for one-hour or three-hour sections.
• Deliver and interpret the provided curriculum and conduct online synchronous sessions.
• Grade coursework and respond to student inquiries outside class.
• Support first-year students through the first semester of college and beyond.

Skills

UH campus life familiarity

Early college success experience

Interest in undergraduate success

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Department: Exploratory Studies

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The University of Houston is seeking to hire part‑time Adjunct Faculty for Undergraduate Student Success courses.

This position will instruct a one‑hour or three‑hour section of USS1101/1301: College Success. This course introduces first‑year students to success strategies for transition to college, academic success in the first year and beyond, and selection of a right‑fit major and career. The instructor is responsible for understanding and interpreting the provided curriculum, facilitating the one hour and a half synchronous online class each week, grading, responding to student inquiries outside of class, and generally supporting and nurturing first‑year students through the first semester of college and beyond.

Qualifications

• Current familiarity and experience with UH campus/student life required.
• Experience working in areas related to early college success.
• A demonstrated interest in undergraduate success.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Required Attachments by Candidate

• Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security‑sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.