Temporary, Part-Time Gateway Scholars Instructor

Faculty Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number F02756 Department Exploratory Studies & Student Development faculty Working Title Temporary, Part-Time Gateway Scholars Instructor Classification Instructor - 24900

Position Summary Information

Nature of position Temporary, part-time

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching one to two sections of FYEX 100 and/or academic success seminars to first-year exploratory/undecided students and other first-year students.

Salary and Benefits

Position Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education or your family's
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching-and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion. We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence-creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.

Duties and Responsibilities

Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching First-Year Experience Courses to exploratory/undecided students and other first-year students and/or academic success seminars (up to 6 credits per semester). First-Year Seminar (FYEX) courses are designed to support students' successful transition to university life. These courses use at least one high-impact educational practice to develop and foster skills that will lead to success in college, career, and personal life. Each seminar focuses on a different topic/theme of strong interest to faculty and students.

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.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University's campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:

The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities.

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member's field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:

• Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Exploratory Studies & Student Development is for students who are unsure which major they want to pursue or may have narrowed down their options to several possibilities but have not yet decided on a major.
• 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 their passion and skills with a major. Even though students may start unsure of what direction they may want to go, they will still be working toward their degree requirements while exploring different options.
• The program gives students flexibility to change direction if necessary. Entering college in Exploratory Studies & Student Development does not mean students will be here longer; it just means your path to graduation may be a little different, but just as fulfilling!

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education or related discipline.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in education or related discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• Ability to:

• sit or stand while teaching.

• speak clearly.

• communicate via writing exceptionally well

• understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).

• move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.

• stoop or bend to pick things up.

• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.

• lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date 04/17/2026 Posting Close Date 07/05/2026 Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14701

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Reference Letter 3
• DD 214

Supplemental Questions

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