First-Year Seminar Mentor — Humanities (Part-Time)

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

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.