Fall Adjunct Faculty SSTE Fieldwork Seminar

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY

Open Date:
Jul 06, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Per course adjunct faculty for the Single Subject Teaching Credential program's course, SSTE 575-02 Fieldwork Seminar I.

Course focuses on building on prior instruction, challenging students as critical reflective practitioners, and integrating learning with practice. Students will observe cooperating teachers, reflect, and apply to their own practice.

Moraga Campus:
Meets Wednesdays 4:45pm-6:45pm on campus. August 20-December 18, 2026.

• Subject area expertise or credential specified in résumé.
• Experience teaching and utilizing the latest research‑based strategies in critical pedagogy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and/or funds of knowledge/community cultural wealth.
• Effectively uses multiple pedagogical strategies including community building activities, Socratic Seminars, heterogeneous groupwork.
• Does not rely only on lecture and discussion‑based teaching techniques in 50% of teaching.
• Has used alternative forms of assessment (performance, presentation, and/or multimodal) with secondary students and can guide teacher candidates in the development and use of standards‑based assessments.
• Master’s degree, preferably in Education or the Subject Matter Discipline.

• Indicate interest via application to the posting.
• Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire.
• Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections.
• Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.
• Submit a resume.
• Provide contact information for three professional references.
• Sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Salary: $6,480 – $10,308 dependent on qualifications.

Course will be assigned to qualified adjunct faculty members following seniority criteria, with new hires considered after 14 days if no qualified faculty apply.

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