<p>Requisition Number F02735 Department Exploratory Studies & Student Development faculty Working Title Temporary, Part-Time FYEX 100 Instructor Classification Instructor - 24900</p> <p>Position Summary Information</p> <p>Nature of position Temporary, part-time</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>Millersville University's Exploratory Studies and Student Development Department is accepting applications for a Temporary, Part-Time Instructor responsible for teaching up to two sections of FYEX 100 to incoming students in the Exploratory Studies Program.</p> <p>FYEX 100 is a three-credit seminar at Millersville University that helps first-year students transition to college life. The course is designed to help students develop skills that will help them succeed in college, career, and personal life.</p> <p>FYEX Course Format:</p> <p>Each FYEX seminar focuses on a different topic or theme. The seminars use at least one high-impact educational practice to help students develop skills that will lead to success in college.</p> <p>Teach face-to-face classes days or evenings as scheduled.</p> <p>In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.</p> <p>A complete application will include:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter describing qualifications for the position and teaching philosophy. </li><li>Current curriculum vitae or professional resume. </li><li>Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress. </li><li>Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months. </li></ul> <p>Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.</p> <p>Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.</p> <p>Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.</p> <p>At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at:https://www.passhe.edu/hr/labor-relations/documents/cba/apscuf-cba.pdf</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching FYEX 100 courses. Up to two courses for fall semester. Teaching will be done in traditional face-to-face classroom setting. Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.</p> <p>This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University's campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.</p> <p>For details, please see:</p> <ul> <li>The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27). </li></ul> <p>CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:</p> <ul> <li>In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment. </li></ul> <p>OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member's field of competence. </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39). </li></ul> <p>DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>The Exploratory Program is intended for students who are unsure which major they want to pursue or may have narrowed down their options to a few possibilities but have not yet decided on a major.</p> <p>Our mission here at Millersville University is to encourage students to graduate on time while giving them the opportunity to explore a variety of interests to match your passion and skills with a major. We have the resources to help you do just that; they keep you on track and keep you motivated while satisfying your curiosity. Even though you may start as a first-year student unsure of what direction you may want to go, you will still be working toward your degree requirements while exploring your options.</p> <p>The program gives you flexibility to change direction if necessary. Entering college in the Exploratory Program doesn't mean you'll be here longer; it just means your path to graduation may be a little different, but just as fulfilling!</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in education or related discipline. </li><li>Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations. </li><li>Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills. </li><li>Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. </li><li>Successful interview. </li><li>Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments </li><li>Successful completion of three background checks. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>PhD or ABD in education or related discipline. </li><li>Prior college-level teaching experience. </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>sit or stand while teaching.</p> </li><li> <p>speak clearly.</p> </li><li> <p>communicate via writing exceptionally well</p> </li><li> <p>understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).</p> </li><li> <p>move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.</p> </li><li> <p>stoop or bend to pick things up.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.</p> </li><li> <p>lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.</p> </li><li> <p>Teach courses face-to-face and at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.</p> </li><li> <p>Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and serving the department, college, university and community.</p> </li><li> <p>No or very limited exposure to physical risks.</p> </li><li> <p>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.</p> </li></ul> <p>Posting Open Date 04/14/2025 Posting Close Date Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/12859</p>