The Office of Student Transitions is seeking part-time instructors for First-Year Experience (FYE 2100) in fall 2025. Application deadline is March 10, 2025 by 5 p.m.
Before applying, please review the full job description and instructor requirements here. Instructors play a key role in guiding students through this important transition and are expected to facilitate discussions, engage students in meaningful activities, and provide ongoing support throughout the semester.
To apply, complete the Qualtrics form linked here by March 10, 2025 at 5 p.m. The form includes a section to upload your responses to the application questions. Before starting your application, please review the prompts and prepare your answers in advance.
FYE instructors are WMU faculty and staff who are invested in the success of first-year students. They are hired as part-time instructors to teach FYE 2100, a two-credit hour course designed to help new students make a successful academic and social transition to life at WMU. FYE instructors are instrumental in facilitating first-year students’ paths towards academic success as they learn about the array of resources available at WMU. The course includes exploring diverse perspectives and fostering a sense of belonging, developing personal strengths through the CliftonStrengths assessment, planning for careers and academics, and setting meaningful goals.
How to Apply
Previous WMU FYE teaching experience does not guarantee employment for the next year. All interested applicants, new and returning, must complete the application and interview processes.
Submit your application by using the Qualtrics form. (We recommend having your documents prepared before beginning the Qualtrics Form application.)
Application deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025 by 5 p.m.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for selection.
Complete applications must include the following:
- FYE 2100 Part-Time Instructor Application
- Current CV or resume
- Responses to application questions
New applicants will need to participate in an interview. OST staff will contact you to schedule an interview after your application is submitted. Returning applicants will be considered based on application materials and previous years’ end-of-semester evaluations. All applicants must complete a successful background check (at no expense to you) to be hired.
What are instructors saying about FYE?
I love being able to teach FYE 2100. I have found these students to be funny, insightful, wonderful humans. They want to make the world a better place and make an impact. I have learned as much from them in my time teaching this course as I hope they have from me. As an instructor, what a powerful experience to have in the life of a student! Today’s students need us (and this class), and I wholeheartedly would recommend teaching this course to anyone who wants to make an impact on these amazing world changers!
My experience teaching FYE 2100 at WMU has been world-class. The opportunity to make an impact on first-year students is one that I couldn’t pass up. I enjoyed building lasting relationships with students and meeting colleagues I usually wouldn’t meet, and it helped me develop both personally and professionally. The FYE team is supportive and works to set instructors up for success. And first-year students need what instructors have to offer! We can significantly impact their entire college experience at WMU.