Department: Exploratory StudiesSalary: Commensurate with experience
Description:
The University of Houston is seeking to hire part-time Adjunct Faculty for Undergraduate Student Success courses. This position will instruct a one-hour or three-hour section of USS 1101/1301: College Success. This course introduces first year students to success strategies transition to college, academic success in the first year and beyond, and selection of a right-fit major and career. The instructor is responsible for understanding and interpreting the provided curriculum, facilitating the one hour and a half synchronous online class each week, grading, responding to student inquiries outside of class, and generally supporting and nurturing first year students through the first semester of college and beyond. Qualifications - Current familiarity and experience with UH campus/student life required. - Experience working in areas related to early college success. - A demonstrated interest in undergraduate success. - Master's degree in a relevant field preferred. Required Attachments by Candidate Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
