A Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a combination of education and experience that supports the advising and teaching components of this position.
Familiarity and comfort with advising practices. (developmental and/or appreciative advising are particularly useful)
Comfortable using Appreciative advising techniques.
Familiarity with College Readiness skills.
Flexible teaching style that moves freely between strictly academic content and providing executive functioning support.
Comfortable using varied methods of teaching to connect effectively with a variety of learners.
Experience in teaching TWP.
Willingness to make room in their teaching schedule to teach up to 8 credits for Pathfinder in an academic year.
Available to work up to 30 hours per week during the summer to create material, learn advising skills, and set-up for Summer Launch. A typical summer week of prep is 10-15 hours of work.
Available for Summer Launch (8/24-8/28) 5, 10-hour days. (Schedule subject to change).
Willingness to make time for students who reach out for assistance outside of traditional hours.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Compensation Pay Range:
$20 per hour
EEO Statement
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
Location:
Plymouth
Benefits
Flexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app
Pathfinder is a student success program for first-year students who need additional preparation for college-level academics and skills. Through developmental and appreciative advising, Pathfinder advisors support the whole student-promoting growth, engagement, and goal setting. This strength-based approach helps students build a growth mindset and connect with resources that support their success. This is a part-time position which averages approximately 10 hours/week during the academic year. During the summer when we are preparing for Summer Launch you will be working 10-20 hours per week and during Summer Launch you will work approximately 35 hours. This is not an essential position.
We are looking for people who are interested in working in this program in an adjunct advisor role that may include teaching both TWP and Skills courses.
Duties/Responsibilities
(70%)
Advising
(20%)
Teaching Pathfinder courses
(10%)
Attending Team meetings and training
University System Of New Hampshire · Plymouth State University