The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
Teacher Education Adjunct Faculty

The Evergreen State College seeks a full-time, visiting/adjunct faculty member for our Master in Teaching program. We seek a visiting faculty with expertise in K-12 teacher preparation and specific expertise in elementary education. We are looking for a faculty member who could teach elementary literacy, childhood development, and/or K-12 visual arts. The person selected for this position must demonstrate: a professional and critical understanding of teacher education; experience and ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines; and use of culturally responsive teaching in teacher education and K-12 educational settings. The successful applicant will teach regularly with an interdisciplinary teacher education team and work in close collaboration with MiT staff. This candidate will be proactive and skilled in building and sustaining mutually beneficial and respectful partnerships with local educators, families and communities, and K-12 district partners.

This is a full-time, 9 month, three-term temporary faculty position starting fall quarter September 2024 and running through spring quarter 2025.

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
Instructor of English and Reading

Kellogg Community College invites application for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position for Fall 2024. This is a regular, full-time, tenure-track position. Assignment is a 166-day schedule of 14-16 contact hours per week. Work may require day and evening hours at various locations during the fall and spring semesters with an expectation of regular campus presence. Potential for summer hours also exists.

This regular, full-time, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Chair, Arts and Communication. They are responsible for lecture instruction according to course outcomes in English and Reading discipline(s) where they are qualified to teach according to Higher Learning Commission standards, such as Composition, Transitional English, Reading, and related disciplines. Teaching full load is expected each Fall and Spring academic semester primarily at the main campus in Battle Creek, Michigan, via online instruction, and other locations, as needed. Travel to other regional campuses and locations is required for instructional assignments, departmental and college meetings, training, and events. Full-time faculty engage in continuous improvement of curriculum, professional development, student recruitment and retention, and college and community service commensurate with skills and experience.

Essential Function

INSTRUCTION

Description

• Teach transferable lecture courses in English and Reading disciplines, such as English, Transitional English, Reading and related disciplines, by planning, organizing, and delivering instruction using classroom or varied modalities to promote student success within the community and college setting in accordance with college policies and practices.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum and prepare course materials according to accreditation and best practices, independently and/or in collaboration with other faculty.
• Adhere to and continually improve intended course outcomes and develop learning activities, strategies and assessments necessary to achieve course outcomes.
• Engage with key stakeholders to assure that curriculum is current and relevant as necessary for transfer and program preparation.
• Submit student attendance, grades, and other records according to the determined deadlines.
• Assume teaching assignments at all College locations, within all College hours of operation, collaborate with Department Chair to establish a course schedule to meet student needs and in all modalities as needed.
• This position may be assigned to support specific reading curriculum design projects in support of student success.

Essential Function

STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

Description

• Support the Arts and Communication Department by helping to recruit and retain students in departmental courses and supporting service learning in English and Reading courses.
• Commit to the advancement of outcomes related to historically underrepresented populations in all English and Reading courses.
• Serve as a subject expert and enthusiast for students and others seeking information about careers and further education in the discipline(s) taught. Represent the College in activities to promote English and Reading education and encourage student enrollment and completion.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Department and the Marketing and Communications Department in program recruitment, promotional, and admission efforts.
• Support and cultivate collaborative partnerships with K-12 school systems and other post-secondary educational institutions to maximize the number of students served by KCC’s English and Reading courses.
• Collaborate with administration to create intentional reading programming in support of student success which may include special projects in collaboration with Student Affairs and with discipline areas outside of assigned academic department.
• Collaborate with secondary and postsecondary colleagues to generate opportunities for articulation, dual enrollment, and Early College.
• Develop strategies intended to improve student access, student success, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain office hours; foster relationships with students to inspire, mentor, and support students in need to encourage retention, persistence, and completion.

Essential Function

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Description

• Maintain current knowledge of trends in the discipline(s) taught and of best practices in educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Collaborate with administration and faculty to maintain continuous quality improvement processes and plan appropriate strategies based on assessment of student learning.
• Participate cooperatively in instructional meetings and committees.
• Seek out and engage with institutional initiatives which enhance the mission of the College.
• Provide service through leadership and participation on workgroups and College and community committees.

Essential Function

SERVICE AND GROWTH

Description

• Complete assessment responsibilities as it relates to quality initiatives and accreditation standards outlined by Kellogg Community College.
• Mentor adjunct faculty in conjunction with department goals.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and administration in strategic and budgetary planning to assure necessary resources.
• Participate in institutional professional development training including but not limited to online teaching/learning and instructional design/delivery.
• Be willing to teach in another discipline within the Arts and Communication Department, when applicable and according to qualifications and credentials possessed.
• Other duties may include extracurricular activities.

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Associate Professor in Curriculum and Instruction

The College of Education and Human Services at Lindenwood University invites applications for the Associate Professor position in Curriculum and Instruction. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin Fall 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Qualified applicants will possess a terminal degree in Education with specialization in Curriculum and Instruction or a similar focus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester on a 4/2/4 deployment schedule. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 – Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 – Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 – Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.

Whittier College
Whittier, CA
Faculty Adjunct Position: Multiple Subject Curriculum & Pedagogy

Whittier College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Education and Child Development.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Department Chair and/or a designated faculty member to understand Whittier College’s teacher education programs and how the course they teach fits within relevant scopes & sequences.
• Participate in the Faculty-Adjunct Kick-Off
• Plan and deliver instruction for the designated course (description and course goals below).
• Monitor student learning, assign and input final grades.

Course Description & Goals
This course is an introduction to designing elementary math and science lessons using inquiry. Three big ideas drive the instruction and activities for this course (based on How People Learn, 2000):

1. That young learners enter the classroom with prior knowledge of math and science that needs to be addressed during instruction;

2. Each lesson should be designed around a limited number of learning goals that deepen a learner’s conceptual framework about math and/or science;

3. In addition to providing opportunities for the teacher to assess student thinking, lessons must provide students opportunities to monitor and reflect upon their own learning.

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.

Northmont High School
Clayton, OH
Must be properly licensed to teach Spanish by the Ohio Department of Education

The Northmont High School has an opening for a Spanish Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Must be properly licensed to teach Spanish by the Ohio Department of Education.

Interested may contact asipes@northmontschools.net.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

Schealthness Inc. Asbury United Methodist Church Freedom Schools
Servant Leader Intern

The educational non profit organization Schealthness Inc. is currently hiring for an educational summer camp as a Servant Leader Intern for Summer of 2024.

*Application due April 18th to be considered for our group interview dates on Saturday April 20th at 11am or April 22nd at 6pm. Details will be sent to you about interviews by the end of the day April 19th. Interviews will take place at 1586 Clifton Ave.

Nature and Scope

CDF’s mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. The CDF Freedom Schools® program is a direct service initiative coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund in partnership with local community organizations. It is an educational and cultural enrichment program that provides summer options for children and strengthens family and community involvement.
The mission of CDF Freedom Schools programs is to boost student motivations to read, generate more positive attitudes toward learning, increase self-esteem and connect the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities. The program serves children in grades kindergarten through twelfth for six to eight weeks. The activity based Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, integrates reading, conflict resolution, and social action, and is designed to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness. A multi-year assessment of CDF Freedom Schools program sites continuously demonstrates the effectiveness of the IRC, which has proven to avert children’s summer learning loss in reading achievement.
College-age young adults and recent college graduates play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools program in the position of Servant Leader Intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the teacher for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
• Supervise and maintain safety of scholars.
• Maintain a professional decorum.
• Set up, manage and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor organization.
• Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity.
• Report any issues or concerns regarding program operation to the Site Coordinator.

If you have any questions, please email Schealthnessinc@gmail.com

For more information and how to apply, click here.

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
STEM School Elementary Level Teacher

The Dayton Regional STEM School seeks an innovative and creative elementary level teacher to join a team to help develop curriculum for a new K-5 school expansion during the 2024-2025 school year. The selected individual will move to a classroom teaching role once the elementary school opens in the fall of 2025.

The curriculum will include collaboratively designed project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and/or real-life issues. Teachers at DRSS are responsible for bringing our mission to life, fostering each student’s innate curiosity and joy of discovery. Our teachers prepare students to become excellent questioners, scientific thinkers, and responsible citizens, who are able to contribute to the world with confidence and character.

Essential Functions and percent of time

75% Planning and delivering course instruction for elementary school students

• Provide instruction, support and supervision to elementary school students
• Foster a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom
• Use project-based and inquiry-based methodologies in middle school introduction
• Model appropriate interpersonal and communication skills in interactions with students and co-workers

20% – Collaborate with other teachers to develop and refine content and materials for courses

• Make use of instructional resources and technologies and proactively contribute to the development of the school and assigned class to improve the educational quality of its students
• Engage in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives
• Participate in building leadership activities and be a team player
• Participate in the curriculum development process throughout employment

5%- Participate in various meetings (including IEPs, conferences, etc.) and Professional Development opportunities

• Maintain contact and communication with parents and students and work with them in development of each student

For more information and how to apply, click here.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Postdoctoral Researcher – STEM Education

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) are accepting applications for a STEM Education Postdoctoral Researcher. This is a shared appointment, with 50% time at DRI’s Division of Earth and Ecosystem Science’s STEM Education Program and 50% time at UNLV’s College of Education. This collaborative position is seeking a candidate to catalyze new and creative research programs that intersect and complement existing expertise in formal and informal STEM education fields. This position will provide leadership and project management for designated initiatives, while also contributing to the advancement of STEM education initiatives through community engagement. Experience conducting mixed methods research using a variety of approaches and a history of successfully securing grant funds are preferred but not required. The incumbent will work in Las Vegas, NV, on both DRI and UNLV’s respective campuses.

Responsibilities:

1. Developing research tools
2. Seeking external funding
3. Disseminating findings
4. Managing projects
5. Engaging in outreach events

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.

University of North Texas System
Dallas, TX
Lecturer – Reading

The School of Education at UNT-Dallas seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families, and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow’s careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community inspired to support.

Position Summary

The incumbent in this Lecturer position which will be responsible for teaching four courses per semester, supporting advisement of majors, and engaging in School of Education activities including grant writing. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in curricular improvements and service and community engagement including, but not limited to development, community development, service learning, recruiting, program assessment, accreditation, student advisement, and committee leadership. Summer school teaching is possible, but is dependent on budget and course demand.

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses to students with diverse background
• Provide instructional leadership for teacher certification in the education programs at undergraduate and graduate level
• Reviewing, Designing, implementing, and/or publishing meaningful applied research (specifically in Reading/Literacy Education)
• Fully participate in internal and external service such as public engagement, ongoing curriculum improvement, student recruiting, student advisement and mentoring, program assessment, program development and leadership, and committee responsibilities
• Support external funded programs and collaborate with colleagues to actively seek and obtain grants through various funding sources
• Engage in continual learning to stay current with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching
• May be assigned to teach evening and/or Saturday classes, develop and/or teach hybrid courses
• May be assigned to supervise field experiences for teacher education candidates
• May be assigned to provide support for State Certification Exams by means of tutorials, one-on-one sessions, or presentation sessions for students
• Possess the ability to collaborate with colleagues to engage in research as related to the field of literacy and reading
• Develop and maintain collaborative and professional partnerships/relationships with local schools and provide service at the university, state, local and national levels
• Teach clinical literacy courses at undergraduate and graduate levels

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching and Curriculum Coordinator

• Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students within the program and across the university.
• Teach courses assigned throughout the DPT curriculum, incorporating active learning strategies, care-based learning, and experiential activities to promote student mastery of course content and clinical skills.
• Lead the development of the DPT curriculum including organization, mapping, sequencing, and integration of the curriculum to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, industry trends, and best practices in higher education to facilitate student achievement of expected program outcomes.
• Collaborate with program faculty, administrators, and stakeholders to identify learning outcomes, competencies, and educational goals for the DPT program.
• Integrate evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and pedagogical innovations in to the curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Regularly assess and revise curriculum components based on feedback, assessment data, and emerging trends in physical therapist education and healthcare.
• Participate actively in program, college, institutional and/or professional service activities, including committee work, faculty meetings, and accreditation processes with current active membership in a professional society (i.e., APTA).
• Ability to participate in independent or collaborative scholarly activities including the design, implementation and completion of products with dissemination through presentation or publications.
• Mentor students in the academic setting, providing guidance, feedback, and support to facilitate their professional development and success.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and respect in the classroom, promoting equity and accessibility for all students.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

For more information about the position and to apply, click here.