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Faculty In Residence Program Apply Here!

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The ¸£Àû¼§ Faculty in Residence (FIR) Program is a cross-campus collaborative initiative that will increase student-faculty engagement outside of the classroom, develop community inside the residence hall, enhance an environment that promotes holistic student development, and blend curricular and co-curricular student learning and development. Through structured programs and opportunities for spontaneous interaction, the Faculty in Residence Program will accomplish the following goals:

  • Engage faculty in holistic student development
  • Provide opportunities for faculty and students to interact outside of the classroom
  • Enhance faculty presence and role modeling outside of the classroom

                                                                Eligibility

  • Full time, teaching faculty/professional with a preference of previous work experience at ¸£Àû¼§
  • Preferred candidates would have a connection to UNIV 1101, a First-Year Learning Community, or a living community in on-campus housing
  • Spouses who are not employees of ¸£Àû¼§ must agree to have a criminal background check completed in order to live on campus

Expectations of the Faculty In Residence

  • Maintain ten hours of student contact per week to include planned programs, informal meetings with students, and time available for student interaction at the FIR office 
  • Organize three residential programs per semester
  • Attend two resident advisor (RA) programs each semester
  • Recruit other faculty to interact with students
  • Participate in a mid-semester, end of semester, and end of year review process and document progress and accomplishments through a portfolio
  • Participate in key first-year programs in the residence hall
  • Attend relevant meetings and/or trainings such as select RA trainings and regular check-ins with Residence Life FIR liaison
  • Be open and ready for spontaneous meetings with students 
  • Be available, and reside, in the residence hall
  • FIR and spouse/family must comply with Texas State University System Rules and Regulations and all ¸£Àû¼§ policies, including Residence Life policies and procedures
                                     Application and Interview Process
 
 

The application process will involve the FIR search Committee 

Application Submission Window: April 1 - May 15
Interviews: Mid to Late May
Hiring Decision: June
Application – the application packet should include the following documents and be submitted via email to shsufir@shsu.edu :
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of intent that explains        
    • Interest in the position
    • Background of work with undergraduates and first-year students
    • Attributes, expertise, or skills that make the candidate well-suited for the position
    • Anticipated contributions to the program and the students
  • Letter of support from the candidate’s department
Interview Process
  • Interview with committee
  • Sample program presentation
                                                 Employment Package
 
One to two year appointment in a fully furnished 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment as a condition of employment
  • Washer/dryer included
  • Outdoor private terrace/patio available
  • Utilities and Wi-Fi included
  • FIR office (workstation included) located adjacent to Community Learning Center
  • August 1 move in and July 15 move out (can be somewhat flexible with dates)
  • Meal plan (30 meals per semester) for FIR intended for on-campus meals with students
  • Programming budget
  • Paid residential parking permit for FIR
  • Recreational sports pass for non-¸£Àû¼§ spouse (if applicable)
                                                       Training and Support
The FIR will be included in relevant Residence Life hall staff training. On-boarding and additional orientation will be done prior to the beginning of, and throughout, the Fall semester.
 
Support for the FIR will consist of:
  • Training from Residence Life Staff
  • Regular communication with hall staff
  • Regular meetings with Director of Residence Life