Adjunct Education Instructor — Online & Hybrid Programs

Posting Summary Position Title Dept of Teaching & Learning (Adjunct Pool) Division Provost Major Department LeFetra College of Education Department Educational Studies Location La Verne Main Campus University Overview Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today! Diversity Statement The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities.

Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

The University of La Verne’s LaFetra College of Education invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach and support candidates across our Teacher Education pathways, including the B.A. in Elementary Education
, the M.A. in Inclusive Education
, and our Special Education (Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs), Single Subject, and Multiple Subject credential programs
. LaFetra Education faculty are committed to academic quality, community engagement, and preparation for today’s classrooms, with particular value placed on culturally responsive practice and experience in diverse, urban school contexts. At the undergraduate level, adjuncts may teach Elementary Education courses that develop students’ personal and professional readiness across core content areas such as writing, children’s literature, physical education, social science, math literacy, science literacy, visual and performing arts, health education, and technology and digital literacy
. At the graduate and credential levels, instructors teach in online and hybrid modalities and use effective, inclusive methods and materials that meet course objectives while engaging candidates with varied experiences and learning styles, all in service of preparing educators who will make meaningful contributions to PK–12 and K–12 student learning in a rapidly changing society. If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

This department job posting includes several academic programs. Applicants will be added to the Adjunct Pool. You will be asked to indicate the SPECIFIC PROGRAM for which you are applying to teach courses and that you are qualified and/or have the credentials to work. There is also a question about courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching. Please be brief and concise.

Required Qualifications
Elementary Education

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Education or related field
2. Experience teaching (level dependent upon course)3. Experience working with diverse populations
K-8 Multiple Subject credential…