Instructor- Part Time; Teacher Education-Elementary Education- Pool

Posting Details

Job Title Instructor – Part Time (Teacher Education – Elementary Education – Applicant Pool)

Position Information

Classroom instructors needed to teach the following education courses in the Alternate Route to Interim Teacher Certification (ARC) program:

• EDUC 101, Introduction to Education
• EDUC 205, Promoting Learning in a Diverse Society
• EDUC 210, Elementary Instructional Strategies
• EDUC 260, Professional Educator
• EDUC 270, Instructional Technology
• EDUC 290, Practicum

Instructors will be able to effectively instruct and assess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the teacher education candidates based on program standards.

NOTE:

Applicants interested in teaching these Elementary Education courses will provide instruction and mentor ARC candidates who are preparing for elementary education teaching positions.

Instructors will be expected to participate in the departmental meeting each semester.

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Possess current, valid Elementary Education teaching certificate.
• Four (4) years of successful elementary education (K‑5) teaching experience (within the past 5 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of current and best instructional methods in the classroom.
• Ability to mentor teacher education candidates in preparing for entry into the elementary classroom.
• Ability to demonstrate minimum competency in both current best practices and professional standards.

• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in teacher preparation program.
• Classroom experience working with diverse students.
• Interest and experience in online instruction.
• Experience in supervising student teachers or teacher mentorships.
• Experience working with curriculum development.
• Experience in effectively incorporating technology into teaching and learning.

Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles; make persuasive presentations to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to work with probabilities, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems; interpret formulas, graphs, and other symbolic representations.

The physical demands include standing, using hands, speaking, and occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

The work environment is typical of an academic setting; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Per Faculty Contract

Posting Number ACO
024P
Open Date 10/16/2017
Close Date Open Until Filled

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of their teaching certificate, and unofficial transcripts at the end of the application process.

The number of part‑time instructors hired varies from semester to semester. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain in the applicant pool for review as needed.