What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor Wildcat Scholars First-Year Seminar position at Weber State University?
Posting Details
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor Wildcat Scholars First-Year Seminar
Requisition Number
A00105P
Job Summary/Basic Function
Looking for a chance to really impact students’ lives and their future in higher education at Weber State? Come teach with the Wildcat Scholars program; realize purpose and discover inspiration in our students!
Part-time adjunct instructor for Wildcat Scholars First-Year Seminar class, Introduction to Social Issues in Higher Education, UNIV 1110 (Soc Sci Gen Ed 3cr) or UNIV 1107 Design Your Weber (2cr). Teach or co-teach one section per semester as needed. Courses are a seminar format with substantial large and small group discussions, readings, guest lecturers, with writing and reflection activities. Students in UNIV 1110 participate in Community Engaged Learning (CEL) as part of the course. Intensive student support and collaboration with other cohort instructors is expected. Instructors should plan to spend 4-5 hours per week during regular work hours for teaching, office hours and cohort collaboration. This does not include time spent outside of regular work hours for preparation and grading.
Summer training is required and compensated. Courses are primarily offered fall semester, mid-day and on WSU Ogden or Davis Campus.
Wildcat Scholars is a program supporting incoming first-year students placed in developmental math and English.
Part-time adjunct instructor for Wildcat Scholars First-Year Seminar class, Introduction to Social Issues in Higher Education, UNIV 1110 (Soc Sci Gen Ed 3cr) or UNIV 1107 Design Your Weber (2cr). Teach or co-teach one section per semester as needed. Courses are a seminar format with substantial large and small group discussions, readings, guest lecturers, with writing and reflection activities. Students in UNIV 1110 participate in Community Engaged Learning (CEL) as part of the course. Intensive student support and collaboration with other cohort instructors is expected. Instructors should plan to spend 4-5 hours per week during regular work hours for teaching, office hours and cohort collaboration. This does not include time spent outside of regular work hours for preparation and grading.
Summer training is required and compensated. Courses are primarily offered fall semester, mid-day and on WSU Ogden or Davis Campus.
Wildcat Scholars is a program supporting incoming first-year students placed in developmental math and English.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree or higher in Social Science discipline, Education, Counseling or related field required for teaching UNIV 1110.
Bachelors degree or higher in any discipline is required for teaching UNIV 1107.
One year of Weber State University employment.
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing first generation, low income students from all backgrounds.
Ability to motivate and inspire students, and develop meaningful connections with students.
Bachelors degree or higher in any discipline is required for teaching UNIV 1107.
One year of Weber State University employment.
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing first generation, low income students from all backgrounds.
Ability to motivate and inspire students, and develop meaningful connections with students.
Preferred Qualifications
Training or experience with high engagement teaching practices in preferred.
Spanish or other relevant foreign language fluency is preferred.
Education or training in social justice concepts is preferred.
Spanish or other relevant foreign language fluency is preferred.
Education or training in social justice concepts is preferred.
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/21/2025
Close Date
05/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Not required
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
