Adjunct Instructor, Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool focused on Washington State teacher certification coursework. We welcome applications from individuals with 5—7 years of K—12 teaching experience who demonstrate specialized expertise in K—12 educational practice. We seek candidates who can support our students in meeting Washington State teacher certification standards and contribute to our shared work preparing future educators.

About the Role

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and supporting preservice teachers in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively serve K—12 students in diverse and complex classroom environments. Our program focuses on preparing preservice teachers who can cultivate inclusive classroom environments where identities, cultures, and languages are valued as assets for learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and teach assigned courses
• Create and evaluate assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines
• Use Canvas to organize the course, communicate with students, collect assignments, and post grades
• Collaborate with department chair and/or program director on curriculum and key assessments

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or doctoral degree in educational field, or a related disciplinary field.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with 5—7 years of K—12 teaching experience who demonstrate specialized expertise in K—12 educational practice.

Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and supporting preservice teachers in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively serve K—12 students in diverse and complex classroom environments.

Benefits

Our program focuses on preparing preservice teachers who can cultivate inclusive classroom environments where identities, cultures, and languages are valued as assets for learning.

Pay

This position pays $1,485/credit for MA/MS; $1,686/credit for Ph.D. or Terminal Degree.

Schedule

This is a pool for the department to draw on as necessary. Positions may vary in length and frequency based on department needs.