Kentucky State University·Frankfort, Kentucky
Deliver instruction in First Year Experience courses to support incoming students' transition into academic and community life. Collaborate with Student Success and Retention offices to design inclusive seminars and integrate campus resources.
The Adjunct Instructor (non-tenure track) will deliver instruction in First Year Experience (FYE) courses designed to support the transition of incoming students into the academic and community life at Kentucky State University. These courses are grounded in fostering belonging, academic readiness, and engagement with campus resources and should reflect an understanding of student success strategies, particularly in the humanities context.
Collaborate with the Student Success and Retention office—specifically the First & Second Year Experience program—to design and teach dynamic, inclusive seminars or workshops that promote early academic success, community-building, and engagement with university resources. Align content with KSU’s broader mission for culturally responsive, student-centered education.
Develop and teach FYE course modules or seminars (e.g., First-Year Seminar, Introduction to University Learning) tailored to humanities students.
Facilitate student engagement via high-impact pedagogy—project- or problem-based learning, community building, reflective writing, etc.
Coordinate with the Transition Services team to integrate programming such as peer mentoring, campus orientation ("BRED Week"), workshops like financial literacy and academic support seminars.
Help students connect with faculty, staff, and support systems (e.g., Writing Center, Academic Advising, Disability Services).
Propose and integrate thoughtfully designed learning experiences—common reads, humanistic inquiry, reflective dialogue, and community engagement—to help first-year students transition effectively.
Use university learning management systems and communication tools effectively for course delivery and student interaction.
Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and report on course outcomes and student engagement metrics.
Maintain professionalism in instructional design, delivery, and interactions.
Master’s degree in English, Humanities, Education, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline.
Experience teaching First-Year Seminars, FYE courses, or similar orientation/transition-focused instruction.
Familiarity with student success models, high-impact practices, and learning communities.
Experience collaborating with student services or advising departments.
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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