<p>Job Title POOL: First-Year Seminar Instructor Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Instruction to occur in the Fall semester, 2025; Spring 2026; or Fall 2026 (as needed.)</p> <p>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 2024-25 in University College ($1224/credit hour, with additional funds for training attendance and supervision of learning community leaders, when applicable.)</p> <p>If you are a current employee at Ohio University, please e-mail your interest to Barb Remsburg, remsburg@ohio.edu.</p> <p>This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave, paid holidays, winter break closure, and retirement. Posting Number 20162794F Job Description</p> <p>First-Year Seminar courses, located within Learning Community Programs, are associated with new, transfer, and transitioning student academic needs. The various courses within LC Programs:</p> <p>1) 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.</p> <p>2) Student Transition Seminars (UC 1500) are designed to assist students transitioning to a new experience/phase in their academic life.</p> <p>Instructors:</p> <p>1) serve as a role model, referral, and resource to students;</p> <p>2) provide contact information to students; communicating availability and encouraging students to contact them for assistance;</p> <p>3) In case of an emergency or planned absence, make arrangements for a substitute instructor;</p> <p>4) Provide a complete syllabus on the first meeting of class and grade assignments in a timely manner; and</p> <p>5)Submit final grades online by the university deadline.</p> <p>6)Participate in assessment processes to determine efficacy of the courses and course materials.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree, and educational/work experience similar to focus of learning community assigned.</p> <p>Department University College, Dean's Office Pay Rate Job Open Date 04/01/2025 Posting Close Date</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employment Type intermittent regular Job Category Instructor Months seasonal Planning Unit University College Work Schedule Campus Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Barb Remsburg, remsburg@ohio.edu Non-Discrimination Statement</p> <p>Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>Clery Act Crime Statistics</p> <p>Clery Act Statistics</p> <p>To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!</p>