Part-Time Faculty: Honors Program First-Year Seminar

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: The Honors Program of Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants as Honors Adjunct Instructors committed to teaching three sections of “Honors First Year Seminar” (FYS 101H) in Fall 2026 semester. About the School/Program: The Quinnipiac Honors Program is an intellectually challenging holistic education option designed for high-achieving undergraduates. The program integrates student-centered interdisciplinary inquiry in the classroom, with high-impact co-curricular Signature Experiences, events, community service, residential community, and experiential courses in the U.S. and abroad. Our mission is to stimulate intellectual curiosity, academic leadership, and an ethos of community engagement. The Honors First Year Seminar (FYS 101H) introduces new Honors students to practices of independent inquiry that combine and transcend conventional disciplinary boundaries. Faculty collaborate with students in lively discussions on an issue or challenge that encompasses multiple disciplines. In each FYS 101H section, faculty are supported by an undergraduate Honors Peer Catalyst, who mentors first year Honors students and engages in class discussions. For more information, visit https://www.qu.edu/academics/about-our-programs/honors-program/. About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings. As Quinnipiac grows, we remain guided by the core values that define our community and shape the experience of every student and employee. We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner. We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued. We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together. These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Ability to use university course management and meeting systems (Canvas/Zoom) is required
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• Background in STEM, psychology and history are higher priority.

Responsibilities

• Teaching three in-person sections of Honors First Year Seminar (FYS 101H) for Fall 2026 semester. The sections require only one preparation.
• Participation in FYS 101 general orientation.
• Participation in Honors faculty development workshops in August and at other times of the semester.
• Maintain at least 3 hours of in-person office student meeting time per week.
• Engagement in four co-curricular program events or Honors Signature Experiences.
• Automatic consideration for three Honors course sections for Spring 2027 semester.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time