Adjunct Critical Reading Job Pittsburgh area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position Title

Adjunct Critical Reading

Department

Academics

Campus

College Wide

Additional Information

Note:

If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts

Applicants must electronically attach scannable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours

Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade

Per Contract

Job Category

Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type

Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education with a minimum of fifteen (15) graduate credits in reading required with three years secondary-level teaching experience to teach CRE 070, 101, 103.

Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills; post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.

Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.

Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.

Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.

Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.

Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.

Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.

Support the college's goals.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

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