Adjunct Instructor - First Year Experience

Kentucky State University•Frankfort, KY

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor (non-tenure track) will deliver instruction in First Year Experience (FYE) courses designed to support the transition of incoming students into the academic and community life at Kentucky State University. These courses are grounded in fostering belonging, academic readiness, and engagement with campus resources and should reflect an understanding of student success strategies, particularly in the humanities context.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Humanities, Education, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching, especially in working with first-year or underprepared students.
Deep subject knowledge and capacity to ignite academic curiosity in freshmen.
Strong oral and written communication; ability to foster reflective and inclusive discussions.
Skill in designing and facilitating interactive learning experiences: seminars, workshops, peer mentoring discussions.
Adept at leveraging digital tools (LMS, multimedia) for hybrid or online content delivery.
Commitment to inclusive pedagogies and creating a supportive, equitable learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in English, Humanities, Education, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline.
Experience teaching First-Year Seminars, FYE courses, or similar orientation/transition-focused instruction.
Familiarity with student success models, high-impact practices, and learning communities.
Experience collaborating with student services or advising departments.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach FYE course modules or seminars (e.g., First-Year Seminar, Introduction to University Learning) tailored to humanities students.
Facilitate student engagement via high-impact pedagogy—project- or problem-based learning, community building, reflective writing, etc.
Coordinate with the Transition Services team to integrate programming such as peer mentoring, campus orientation ("BRED Week"), workshops like financial literacy and academic support seminars.
Help students connect with faculty, staff, and support systems (e.g., Writing Center, Academic Advising, Disability Services).
Propose and integrate thoughtfully designed learning experiences—common reads, humanistic inquiry, reflective dialogue, and community engagement—to help first-year students transition effectively.
Use university learning management systems and communication tools effectively for course delivery and student interaction.
Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and report on course outcomes and student engagement metrics.
Maintain professionalism in instructional design, delivery, and interactions.
Participate in onboarding/training provided by Transition Services to align with FYE pedagogical frameworks and outcomes.
Support the ongoing development of FYE programming, events, and curriculum innovations (e.g., workshops, peer-mentor training, community-building events).
Engage in collaborative efforts with Student Success and Retention to enhance FYE offerings and student outcomes.