Adjunct Lecturer - First Year Program

Adjunct Lecturer – First Year Program Bronx Community College seeks dynamic, student-centered adjunct faculty to teach FYS 11: First Year Seminar, a foundational course designed to orient first-semester students to college expectations while fostering academic confidence, personal growth, and long-term career readiness. FYS 11 introduces students to BCC’s four pillars of first-year success: Mindset for Success, Academic Success, Financial Literacy, and Career & Transfer Readiness, and is supported by embedded peer mentors who lead integrated iFYS sessions to strengthen skill-building and community connection. FYS 11 faculty members therefore serve as crucial “front-door educators,” guiding students as they learn to navigate BCC, access resources, build academic habits, and develop early career clarity. This role is central not only to BCC’s first-year success mission but also to CUNY’s broader effort to ensure that every undergraduate progresses from college to meaningful career opportunities with knowledge, confidence, and direction. Performs teaching and related duties in area(s) of expertise. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required is the ability to teach successfully. Demonstrated ability to teach and support first-year or at-risk college student populations. Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in any discipline in the liberal arts, social sciences, education, counseling, student success, or a related field. Experience working in learning communities, advisement, student affairs, or first-year programs. Familiarity with growth mindset pedagogy, academic skills development, financial literacy, and/or career readiness frameworks such as NACE competencies integrated into the FYS-11 curriculum. Ability to collaborate with peer mentors and academic support units. Compensation Adjunct Lecturer: $112.50 per hour. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job Details Job ID: 32269 Location: Bronx Community College Job Type: Part-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr City University of New York