Part Time Faculty

Job Family Group: Faculty

Time Type: Part time

Department/Office: First Year Experience

Exemption Status: Exempt

Trinity University is seeking a Part‑Time Faculty for the Fall 2026 semester to teach the course “The First‑Year Experience – Why People Believe Weird Things.” This team‑taught course focuses on teaching students how to analyze and discuss academic texts and ideas, and to produce college‑level academic writing and presentations. The instructor will work alongside veteran faculty to guide 12–15 students in two days of instruction per week.

• Lead undergraduate sections of 12–15 students through in‑person class discussions of assigned readings and pre‑programmed activities exploring the topic.
• Provide instruction in researching and writing quality academic essays.
• Instruction twice per week during the Fall (Mon. 10:30‑11:20 am, Thurs. 9:55 am‑11:10 am).
• Evaluate and provide students with appropriate feedback on their written and oral work.
• Be available to help students at designated weekly office hours on campus.
• Attend weekly meetings with other FYE instructors (Mon. 12:30‑1:30 pm). Meetings may be done remotely or recorded.

Appointment is for the Fall semester (late August – mid‑December).

Education – Master’s degree (or higher, or equivalent) in any field of study.

Experience – Preferred: experience teaching college‑level writing and facilitating seminar‑style discussion.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – No particular subject‑matter mastery is required, though scholarly disciplinary experience may be helpful. Adept at leading engaged discussions and in‑class activities; able to help students become better writers, speakers, and critical thinkers; able to provide feedback and grading on students’ written and oral work.