Adjunct Faculty, Post-Baccalaureate in Literacy Education

Position Description

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education, Stevenson University Online, School of Education.

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in a field related to teaching assignment; experience teaching and/or working in elementary or secondary education in reading/literacy or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Online teaching experience at the University level preferred; a strong commitment to quality teaching and learning

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of K-12 literacy education
• Demonstrated teaching ability/expertise in a specific subject area of coursework related to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Ability to work as a team, lead small groups, and manage projects.
• Fluency in information technologies and use of online resources.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills; demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to assess student performance and learning.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity.
• Position requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing prompt positive and comprehensive feedback to students; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Colligiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.
• Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Regular communication with students is expected.

Reports To

Program Director, Education

Quick Link for Posting

https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/8202

Posting Information

• Number of Available Positions: Variable - Depends on need per semester
• Work Location: Other
• Position Category: Faculty
• Position Type: Adjunct Faculty
• Months/Year: Varies based on assigned courses
• Hrs/Week: Varies based on assigned courses
• Hrs/Year:
• If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date:
• Ending Date:
• FLSA: Exempt
• Payroll: Monthly
• Hiring Salary Range: Anticipated to be $1,484 per credit/contact hour (depending upon enrollment)
• Benefits: https://www.steven‌​university.edu/human-resources/benefits/
• Recruitment Instructions: Open to All Applicants
• Posting Date: 03/28/2023
• Closing Date/Application Deadline:
• Open Until Filled: No
• EEO Statement: Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

• What is your highest level of education?
• How much teaching experience do you have in the subject area?
• Do you have online teaching experience?

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document