Part-Time Faculty: Honors Program First-Year Seminar

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, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. 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 recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes 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.

Responsibilities

Faculty hired for this position are responsible for the following:

• 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.

Education Requirements

A minimum of a Master’s degree. Background in STEM, psychology and history are higher priority.

Qualifications

• Ability to use university course management and meeting systems (Canvas/Zoom) is required
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Special Instructions to Applicants

TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, names of three references and a 750-word maximum statement responding to the following prompt: Identify a problem or issue or challenging question that you have a working familiarity with, and which you think could be the core for an FYS 101H Honors seminar. It need not be strictly tied to your professional experience or academic degree. It need not be a course you have taught before. Then, describe how you would design an intellectual experience about the diverse disciplinary modes of knowing and understanding that issue or challenge. What strategies do you envision using to support a class becoming a community of inquirers capable of crossing disciplinary boundaries? How might they come to unbind the issue from traditional subject matter categories. What kinds of questions do you expect them to ask about what we know and not know on this issue?

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.