First-Year Experience Instructor

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a First-Year Experience Instructor at the Jackson County Campus. The 12-month faculty position focuses on teaching the FYE course and providing academic planning and student-success support to part-time and full-time students.

The role involves collaboration with faculty, advisors, Student Services, and Learning Resources to help students meet requirements and progress toward goals. Open dates indicate imminent recruitment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, higher education, counseling, student affairs, workforce education, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned sections of the First-Year Experience course and assess student learning outcomes.
• Develop and update course activities related to college navigation, academic planning, and student success.
• Assist students in preparing academic plans and understanding prerequisite and program admission requirements.
• Monitor student progress and coordinate timely follow-up on alerts and referrals.
• Coordinate outreach to targeted students who have not registered for the following semester.
• Provide academic-success workshops and maintain records of student contacts and outcomes.
• Participate in college or state level academic/instructional committees.

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PERS and Work Visa Notice:

The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer.

Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.

Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title First-Year Experience Instructor

Hiring Location Code

Jackson County Campus

Position Number

499516

Job Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assume responsibility for teaching subject matter in addition to good citizenship, respect for rights of others, respect for college property,

and proper attitude.

2. Meet classes according to class schedule for the designated time periods.

3. Attend faculty or departmental meetings as requested.

4. Adhere to examination schedule unless prior permission is obtained.

5. Provide reasonable accessibility to students for conferences, advisement, or tutorial assistance. Full-time faculty refer to Statement No.213. Part-time instructors are expected to be available at least one contact hour for each three-hour credit course per week or the equivalent.

6. Provide advice for students as necessary.

7. Maintain adequate records for all students and make timely reports as requested by School Chairperson or College Administration.

8. Utilize available instructional support services, such as Learning Resources Centers, offered to students and faculty.

9. Conduct evaluation of classes according to college procedures using the standardized evaluation instrument.

10. Ensure instructional methodology and requirements are consistent with the College and respective departments.

11. Follow established policies and procedures to enhance instruction and contribute to the successful accomplishment of college goals, course objectives, student achievement, and professional development. The role of faculty members includes responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum at the state, institutional program, and course level.

12. Serve as a public relations representative for the Community College system.

13. Supervise and participate in extracurricular activities as assigned by administrative staff.

14. Ensure adequate evaluation of students’ progress.

15. As assigned, provide faculty representation on college governance councils as described in the college Planning Manual.

16. Participate in college or state level academic/instructional committees as assigned.

17. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by respective departments or college administration.

SPECIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 18. Teach assigned sections of First-Year Experience course and assess student learning outcomes.

19. Develop and update course activities related to college navigation, academic planning, and student success.

20. Assist students in preparing academic plans and understanding prerequisite and program admission requirements, in coordination with assigned advisors and program coordinators.

21. Monitor student progress and coordinate timely follow-up on Early Alerts and referrals.

22. Connect students with tutoring, financial aid, counseling, advising, and other services as appropriate; do not perform specialized functions reserved for those offices.

23. Coordinate outreach to targeted students who have not registered for the following semester.

24. Provide academic-success workshops

25. Maintain appropriate records of student contacts, referrals, course outcomes, and program activities.

26. Work with Institutional Research and campus leadership to evaluate the First-Year Experience pilot and recommend improvements.

27. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings, professional development, and other assigned duties consistent with the position.

Job Description

The First-Year Experience Instructor will teach the First-Year Experience course and provide academic planning and student-success support to students at the Jackson County Campus. The position will initially focus on part-time students. The employee will work with faculty, advisors, Student Services, and Learning Resources personnel to help students understand academic requirements, connect with available resources, and make progress toward their educational goals. The First-Year Experience Instructor position is a 12 month faculty position working Monday – Friday.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Master’s degree in education, higher education, counseling, student affairs, workforce education, or a closely related field from an accredited higher education institution.

(M2) Full-time professional experience in higher education involving teaching, academic advising, student success, academic support, retention, or closely related student-facing work.

(M3) Experience teaching a First-Year Experience, college success, orientation, or similar course.

(M4) Experience assisting students with academic planning, educational requirements, or referrals to appropriate student-support services.

(M5) Ability to use learning management systems, student information systems, and common office technology, or to demonstrate equivalent competency.

(M6) Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to serve students, including occasional evening activities.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Experience in a community college setting.

(D2) Experience with Early Alert systems, student retention initiatives, or academic intervention.

(D3) Experience using institutional reports or student-success data to guide outreach and evaluate outcomes.

(D4) Experience developing workshops or providing academic support in a Learning Resources Center or Learning Lab.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Faculty

Open Date

Open Date 11/03/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

PERS and Work Visa Notice:

The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer.

Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.

Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

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