Adjunct Faculty - UNIV 100

State of Virginia • Radford, VA

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About The Position

The chief objective of this position is to provide faculty instruction for the course UNIV 100. UNIV 100 Faculty Instructors play a vital role in supporting first-year student success and transition to university life. This position involves co-teaching a first-year seminar course alongside a trained student Peer Instructor. Faculty Instructors provide guidance, mentorship, and academic instruction to help students develop essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, academic resilience, and engagement with campus resources. Instructors foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment while modeling strong academic and professional behaviors. They collaborate closely with campus partners, attend required training sessions, and participate in ongoing course improvement efforts. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys during a critical transition period.

Requirements

• At least a Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience assessing classes.
• Classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide faculty instruction for the course UNIV 100.
• Co-teach a first-year seminar course alongside a trained student Peer Instructor.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and academic instruction to help students develop essential skills.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Model strong academic and professional behaviors.
• Collaborate closely with campus partners.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Participate in ongoing course improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Stipend based on credit hours per class.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees