Methods and Strategies Teaching English Language Arts– Traditional Ground Campus – College

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Education. Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees, TESOL and special education.

As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting‑edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.

Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance; 401(k);
Employee Perks and Discounts;
Gym and Fitness Center;
Canyon Health & Wellness Center.

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
Courses are in‑person and on‑campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026) Course:
Methods and Strategies for Teaching English Language Arts. Teacher candidates will build foundational knowledge on how to use concepts from reading, language, and child development to teach and assess reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills using differentiated and standards‑based instruction. From this foundational knowledge, teacher candidates will create opportunities for students to practice academic language and literacy across subject areas.

Teacher candidates select, adapt, and implement research‑based methods, instructional strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and inclusive practices to individualize meaningful and challenging learning for students, with an emphasis on literacy. Emphasis is placed on using a variety of data to monitor learner needs, reflect on student learning, and guide future instruction.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Preferred:
  Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or Doctorate in Instructional Leadership or Doctorate in Elementary Education or Doctorate in Learning and Teaching or Doctorate in Teaching Innovation.
• Minimum:
  Master’s in Education or Master’s in Elementary Education or Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction AND 2 areas of exceptional expertise.
• All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in elementary education AND a minimum of three years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher or elementary instructional specialist or 1–8 team lead or 1–8 department chair or elementary curriculum coach or new teacher mentor of 1–8 teachers AND at least six graduate credits in English Language Arts methods courses.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees and any applicable licenses/certifications. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.

GCU’s Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ‑centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of pre‑employment screening activities and background check.