POOL: First-Year Seminar Instructor

POOL: First-Year Seminar Instructor

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants
Instruction to occur in the Fall semester 2026.
First-Year seminar or academic skills faculty/instructors will be paid throughout the semester according to the rates for part-time and overload teaching for 2025-26 in University College ($1248/credit hour, with additional funds for training attendance and supervision of learning community leaders, when applicable.)
If you are a current employee at Ohio University, please e-mail your interest to Lisa Kamody, kamody@ohio.edu.
Applications to this pool will be considered to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions as student demand dictates on the Athens campus. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply by July 31, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.

Posting Number: 20163113F

Job Description
First-Year Seminar courses, located within Learning Community Programs, are associated with new, transfer, and transitioning student academic needs.
Learning Community seminars (UC 1900) are designed to assist in the engagement of new students and serve as the central course for the learning community. The purpose of the seminar is to help students make a positive transition into the university by providing them with information regarding disciplinary norms, academic expectations of specific colleges and programs, and research and creative opportunities at Ohio University.
Instructors:
1) serve as a role model, referral, and resource to students;
2) provide contact information to students; communicating availability and encouraging students to contact them for assistance;
3) In case of an emergency or planned absence, make arrangements for a substitute instructor;
4) Utilize Canvas as the course Learning Management System to provide a complete syllabus on the first meeting of class and grade assignments in a timely manner.
5) Submit final grades online by the university deadline.
6) Participate in assessment processes to determine efficacy of the courses and course materials.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of higher education experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, and educational/work experience similar to focus of learning community assigned.

Department
Provost Office

Job Open Date
03/25/2026

Posting Close Date
Applications to this pool will be considered to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions as student demand dictates on the Athens campus. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply by July 31, 2026.

Job Category: Instructor

Months
seasonal

Planning Unit: Office of the Provost

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Lisa Kamody, kamody@ohio.edu