Instructor/Coordinator, University Honors Program

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls.

Job Description

The University Honors Program (UHP) Instructor/Coordinator is committed to the support and success of honors students. This 12-month, full-time position will teach honors courses, advise honors students, and coordinate activities to enhance the co-curricular and social experiences of honors students, in collaboration with the UHP Director and other staff.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction

• Teach approximately 12 credits of honors courses every year, including Introduction to University Honors, Information Literacy & University Inquiry, and Honors Event Planning Seminar
• Participate in assessment activities

Student Advising & Supervision

• Cultivate relationships with honors students to provide mentoring, advising, and academic support
• Supervise 1-3 honors student workers
• Supervise development and production of student-produced Honors in Perspective magazine

Honors Experience Coordination

• Serve as the faculty advisor for the University Honors Program Club
• Coordinate group advising activities
• Coordinate major events
• Serve as a member of the Honors Advisory Committee

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a Master's Degree in any field from an accredited institution
• At least two years experience teaching at any level
• High-level organization and communication skills
• Experience with event planning or evidence of event planning skills
• Experience with data tracking and/or evidence of data tracking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in any field
• Experience teaching university-level courses
• Experience advising/mentoring students at any level
• Experience managing programs designed to serve students