Temporary, Part-Time Instructor of Educational Psychology​/Educational Philosophy

Temporary, Part-Time Instructor of Educational Psychology/Educational Philosophy

The Department of Educational Foundations is accepting applications for Temporary, Part-Time instructors to teach courses in the teacher preparation and Master's programs. The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists.

In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty. A complete application will include:

Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.

Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.

Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.

Copies of all preK-12 teaching certifications.

Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development.

Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world.

We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

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Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and professional responsibilities:
Instructor is responsible for teaching 3 credit courses in the teacher preparation and Masters' program. This includes courses in educational psychology and/or educational philosophy, at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position may require in-person instruction on Millersville University's campus and potential off-campus sites. It also may require remote asynchronous or synchronous instruction. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:
The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);
Continuing scholarly growth and professional development and service to the university and/or community:
In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

Other responsibilities:

Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member's field of competence. Performance review / evaluations:
Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

Department description:
The Educational Foundations (EDFN) Department is comprised of 11 full time faculty members and 1 support staff. EDFN is the education home to secondary BSE majors. We believe strongly that teachers must both know the subjects they teach and how to teach them to students. Because of this…