Temporary Part-Time First-Year Seminar Instructors

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applications for multiple part‑time positions to teach First Year Seminar (FYSM) for Fall 2026. All sections will be delivered with an in‑person teaching modality.

A successful interview and teaching demonstration are required. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree (or higher), three years of experience working in higher education, and one year of college teaching experience (or equivalent); transcripts are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) from an accredited university, three years of experience working in higher education, and one year of college teaching experience (or equivalent) are required.
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts.
• Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
• The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Skills

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Master's degree or higher from an accredited university

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations. The Department of Academic Advising & Student Development at Kutztown University invites applications for multiple part‑time positions to teach First Year Seminar (FYSM) for Fall 2026. These positions are at the instructor level, and all sections will be delivered with an in‑person teaching modality. A successful interview and teaching demonstration are required. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree (or higher) from an accredited university, three years of experience working in higher education, and one year of college teaching experience (or equivalent) are required.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Supplemental Information

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610 683-4700 or by email at [e-mail]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [e-mail]. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100, by phone at 800‑421‑3481 (TDD: 800‑877‑8339), by fax at 202‑453‑6012, or by email at [e-mail]. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrativeoffices/socialequity.html. Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report: The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at [e-mail].