Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors with interest and experience teaching teacher preparation in elementary and/or early childhood education. Teaching assignments will include teaching courses in foundations for teacher preparation, methods, field supervision, special education, reading/literacy, STEAM, OR social studies depending upon the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program.
Duties will include preparing a course syllabus based off the course information document (CID) passed by university governance, learning and using technology such as CANVAS (our instructional server) to teach the course(s), communicating with the chair and coordinators about the evolving programs you teach in, learning the School of Education assessment systems, and reading email communications about programmatic processes that might impact your course development and implementation.
Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree
At least 5 years of teaching experience in early childhood or elementary education
Technological skills using onlline learning platforms
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
Demonstrated strengths in the specific area of teacher preparation you are applying for (i.e. STEAM expertise if you are applying to teach courses in STEAM)
Preferred Qualifications
Appropriate terminal degree
College-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Experience in and commitment to teaching and mentoring in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
Working Conditions
Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Salem State University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter and unofficial transcripts for all degrees
Adjunct positions are temporary for one semester only, with a possibility for re-hire. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Adjunct positions are not eligible for H1B Visa sponsorship
Pre-Employment Background check will be conducted for all selected applicants
Application review will begin immediately and continue until an adequate pool is developed
EEO Statement
Salem State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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