POOL: First- Seminar Instructor

First-Year Seminar Instructor

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.

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.

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.

Employment Type

- Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)

Job Category
- Instructor

Months - seasonal

Work Schedule
- Campus
- Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

- Lisa Kamody, kamody

Non-Discrimination Statement
- 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.