Adjunct Faculty Pool - Education Studies

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time or part-time position that is awarded on a semester basis and is used to fill temporary vacancies. Responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
2. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
3. Provides services to the university and the profession.
4. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
2. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Master's degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. Some fields may allow applicable practical experience to substitute for Master's degree.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Candidate must have at least 18 graduate hours in one or more of the following areas:

- early child education
- special education
- curriculum and instruction
- elementary education
- middle level education
- secondary education
- deaf and hard of hearing
- American sign language
- orientation and mobility

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to teach online classes
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Ability to work with diverse learners
• Ability to demonstrate effective curriculum, instructional, and assessment practices

The Department of Education Studies intends to fill adjunct faculty positions based on departmental needs during the academic year from the pool of qualified applicants in this posting.