Methods of Structured English Immersion for Elementary Education– Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Education

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an online adjunct faculty member for the online division in the College of Education. GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, TESOL, and special education.

About the Role

As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction in an online format, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.

Course

Methods of Structured English Immersion for Elementary Education

In this course, teacher candidates examine the fundamentals of the legal, historical, and educational foundations of Structured English Immersion (SEI) and other instructional programs for English language learners. Theoretical principles of language acquisition and the role of culture in learning are examined. Methods of assessment are identified and analyzed. Teacher candidates identify strategies to promote English language development and improve student achievement. Through Universal Design for Learning, they plan, deliver, and evaluate standards-based instruction for English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Equip students with the required skill set, facilitate classroom discussions, assess student performance, and prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.
• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom.
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes.
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications

Please read carefully and ensure you meet qualifications before submitting your application.

• Preferred: Doctorate in TESOL, Second Language Acquisition, Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, or related field.
• Minimum: Master’s degree in one of these fields and 2 areas of exceptional expertise.
• All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in early childhood and endorsement in ESL or bilingual education.
• Five years of experience teaching English Learners.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts