Part-Time Faculty for First Year Experience

Trinity University
United States, Texas, San Antonio
1 Trinity Place (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2025
Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Part time Department/Office: First Year Experience (Lauren Turek (On Leave)) Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Job Description: Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Fall 2025 semester to teach First Year Experience 1600 - Being Young in Asia. The Trinity University First Year Experience (FYE) is a signature, interdisciplinary program designed to support the academic and personal growth of first-year students. Offered as a 6-credit, five-day-a-week course, the FYE combines two integrated components: a discussion seminar and a writing workshop. Instructors for each component co-teach the course (two days per week each), with the fifth day devoted to a Common Learning Experience involving guest lectures, student success sessions, and cultural activities. The theme of the course is "Being Young in Asia." This posting is for the Discussion Seminar Instructor. The Discussion Seminar emphasizes student-led inquiry, critical reading and thinking, and effective communication. Through guided discussions, multimedia presentations, and collaborative projects, students gain confidence in articulating ideas, analyzing diverse perspectives, and presenting their original work. BACKGROUND The First-Year Experience is a team-taught course designed to instruct students in how to analyze and discuss academic texts and ideas, and to produce college-level academic writing and presentations. Courses in a wide variety of topics are available, led by faculty topic coordinators. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to: Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin Typical responsibilities specific to FYE Instructors: Undergraduate teaching: Fall semester, sections of 12-15 students. Applicants may indicate their preference for teaching up to 4 sections. Evaluating and providing students with appropriate feedback on their written and oral work. Be available to help students at regular, designated times outside class time. Participate in regular meetings with other FYE topic instructors. APPOINTMENT DETAILS Appointments are for the Fall semester (late August - mid December) and are compensated at $5000 per section. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Required: Masters degree (or higher, or equivalent) in any field of study. Preferred: Experience teaching college-level writing. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Mastery of the relevant subject matter Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University HOW TO APPLY For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here. For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae. In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]: Cover letter - which should describe your interest in teaching undergraduate courses Curriculum vitae or resume CONTACT INFORMATION Shannon Mariotti, Ph.D. Title: Interim FYE Coordinator Email: smariott@trinity.edu Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.