About this role
Adjunct Faculty Humanities (AF2205)
New York, United States Faculty Part Time $3,600- $3,700
The First-Year Seminar Program at 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. Instructors support students in navigating their first semester by teaching essential skills for a successful college career, introducing university resources, and encouraging students to think about their career pathways.
The ideal candidate will be open to mentoring students, leading a discussion-based seminar course, and contributing to a collaborative team of colleagues.
Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up to three sections. Familiarity with Mercy University is a plus. Candidates may also be asked to assist with program assessment and development and to attend select programmatic or professional development meetings.
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.