Part-time Faculty, Honors

Summary of Position

Teach courses and seminars in the Honors Program. Course assignments vary each semester. Some seminars are taught at off-campus locations. Dates/times vary and may include weekends.

The Honors Program at Youngstown State University, which began in 1977, creates a community of intellectual excellence with students of all majors able to participate. More than 470

YSUstudents are members of the Honors Program and engage in coursework, volunteerism, leadership, and involvement in student organizations. A residential option is also available for students seeking a robust living-learning honors community. Whether the student commutes or resides on campus, an abundance of opportunities exists to connect students to other honors students, faculty, staff, and alumni. When exceptional students are brought together from various disciplines and challenged with extraordinary courses and learning experiences outside the classroom, the overall collegiate experience is enhanced.

Honors students may further benefit by securing national scholarships; gaining acceptance into graduate programs, receiving assistantships, and landing their dream job. The completion of the program requirements results in recognition at graduation, on the Honors Diploma and a special notation on the student's transcript.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students promptly. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university-provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for lifelong learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development.

YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

At least a Bachelor's degree in a related area. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience and/or professional experience related to the discipline area of the seminar.

Physical Requirements:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other Sedentary criteria are met.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. Transcript and relevant certifications must be attached for consideration.

At the time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided electronically or in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.

Please note in your cover letter which areas you are interested in teaching.