First Year Experience Seminar

 Introduction to University Life (ASC 101)

Instructor Application

We are currently looking for Instructors to teach our over 60 sections of Introduction to University Life (ASC 101) course for the upcoming Fall semester. Introduction to University Life is a one-credit course that assists new students in making a successful transition to Cleveland State University both academically and personally through engaged learning experiences. This course is designed to help new students build relationships, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular experience, encourage civility, connect to various resources of the University, and emphasize the expectations of Cleveland State University. It also aims to help students develop and practice skills in the areas of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and others that can contribute to success in college and beyond. The class meets in-person, one day a week, for 50 minutes, for 15 weeks. Our staff in First Year Experience provide a number of resources, syllabus templates, and other forms of support to set all instructors up for success in teaching this course.

We are looking for candidates who are able to work as team members as well as independently. All instructors must possess at least a master’s degree in order to teach a section of ASC 101. Exceptions are made for those in CSU's Adult Learning & Development Master's Program and wish to serve as an intern for the Office of First Year Experience. Prior teaching or training experience is preferred. Instructors must be patient, flexible, creative, efficient communicators and have a positive attitude to teach Introduction to University Life (ASC 101). 

Step 1:  ALD Intern Descriptions.pdf ASC 101 Instructor Job Description 2022.docx.pdf

Step 2: Complete an online application

Please note: Any part-time, single term instructor candidate who is not already/no longer affiliated with Cleveland State University (CSU faculty/staff) and has never taught a course at CSU within the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success (formerly a part of the Department Undergraduate Studies) must also complete an application through Human Resources. You can find that information here. 

All applications must be submitted by 12:00pm on Friday, April 12th, 2024

If selected for placement please note there will be mandatory trainings held in August 2024 and on-going professional development throughout the semester.

If you would like to learn more about this role, please feel free to register here for one of our upcoming virtual information sessions: 

• Wednesday, March 27th, 12:00 - 1:00pm
• Monday, April 1st, 4:00 - 5:00pm
• Friday, April 5th, 10:00 - 11:00am
• Thursday, April 11th, 11:30am - 12:30pm
• If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, but still have questions or would like additional information, please contact Samantha Phillips (information below) to set up a one-on-one meeting.

For questions please refer to our Instructors page or contact

Samantha Phillips - Manager, First Year Experience: 

s.m.phillips16@csuohio.edu 216-687-3734