Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:30
We are seeking First Year Seminar Professors and Instructors for the Fall of 2025!
An overview of the FYS program including descriptions of course formats, learner-oriented objectives, compensation and qualifications to teach is here: FYS Instruction.docx
We will have two formats of FYS for Fall 2025.
FYS 101 – A "traditional" first-year seminar course. Syllabus, college transition topics and teaching methods will be provided. Staff with bachelor’s degrees and 5+ years of experience in higher education ARE encouraged to consider applying to teach FYS 101.
FYS 111 – These sections of FYS are topic-based, and either academically focused or skill development-focused. A master’s degree and demonstrated qualifications to teach in the topic proposed are required to teach FYS 111.
Faculty and staff submissions for proposed FYS 111 sections will be reviewed by the FYS Steering Committee, which includes representation from the faculty and student affairs. Final approval for academic topics must be made by the department chair and college dean.
All FYS sections for Fall 2025 are 15 weeks long, with one class meeting per week. All sections must meet weekly IN PERSON. FYS cannot be delivered remotely. FYS is generally compensated by extra service for a one-credit academic course at $.
Unsure if you should apply? Want help exploring a course idea? The following information sessions are available;
Wednesday, March 26th at noon in the Student Center Theatre
Wednesday, April 2nd at noon in the Student Center Theatre
If none of the above information sessions are convenient and you’d like to explore a topic idea or learn more about teaching FYS 101 or FYS 111, please email Brittany Morawiec at englisb@sunypoly.edu for an individual, scheduled time.
Additional information about course requirements is also in the application/proposal to teach FYS 101 or FYS 111. Applications for FYS 101 and proposals for FYS 111 are due FIRMLY by April 18, 2025 at 4 p.m. for consideration.
Find the Application to Teach FYS here: https://forms.office.com/r/y0nFTPwvaE
If you have any questions, please email Brittany Morawiec at englisb@sunypoly.edu.
