UNIV 100-level faculty play a crucial role in helping first-year students succeed at George Mason University in regards to both their academic and social transition.
University 100-level Teaching Expectations
- Co-teach University 100 with a peer advisor (PA); attend all classes
- Prepare syllabus and lesson plans (in collaboration with PA)
- Faculty will abide by the terms of the PA-Faculty Agreement (if applicable)
- Address specific student concerns in and out of class (via e-mails, phone calls, meetings)
- Serve as a resource for transition to Mason for students in your class
- Serve as a liaison between University Studies, peer advisor, and students by sharing communication or events pertinent for the students
Administrative Tasks
- Complete all feedback forms and surveys provided by University Studies staff.
- Attend all University Studies faculty meetings
- Meet all deadlines, such as grading, provided by University Studies.
University 100-level Peer Advisor Mentoring Expectations
- Foster a mentoring relationship with peer advisor to include regular meetings, goal setting, feedback and modeling teaching techniques as guided by the PA program learning outcomes (will be provided).
- Provide University Studies with a formal, written mid-semester PA evaluation
- Communicate as needed with University Studies staff regarding PA performance
- Support and encourage PA professional development
Faculty Requirements & Qualifications
- Must have a master’s degree OR have at least 18 credits and actively pursuing the degree
- If a current Mason employee, you must have approval from a supervisor
- Full-time employees can only teach one course during a semester at Mason
- Wage employees and graduate students must comply with 1500 hours rule
- Classified non-exempt employees are ineligible to teach
- If you are a full-time current Mason employee, and you are hired as a UNIV faculty member, if you leave your employment at Mason, per HR policies, you will also have to leave your UNIV faculty position
Compensation & Time Commitment
- Time commitment includes approximately 5 hours per week for UNIV 100 (including two hours of class time, one-hour meeting with a Peer Advisor and one hour of planning and grading). Additional commitments include New Faculty Training.
- Complete all required faculty trainings before the semester and attend faculty meetings (please contact the University Studies staff in case of scheduling conflicts).
- Faculty will be paid according on a bi-monthly basis over the course of each teaching semester. Total pay for the semester is $1275 for faculty in their first 1-3 years of service, and $1500 for faculty with 4+ years of working with University Studies.
If interested in teaching a ‘UNIV 100-Introduction to Mason’ course, contact University Studies at [email protected].