Adjunct Instructor, and Advanced Educator Licensing, School of Education

Position: Adjunct Instructor, Initial and Advanced Educator Licensing, School of Education
Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Initial and Advanced Educator Licensing, School of Education Department School of Education Faculty Division Provost Terms and Hours Part Time Adjunct Faculty, Semester by Semester Basis Salary Range Per semester: $1,400 per credit hour (or equivalent); $4,200 per 3-credit lecture class. Benefits

Part Time, non benefits eligible.

Job Summary

The University of Portland School of Education invites applications for Adjunct Instructors in the following areas:

Initial Educator Licensing

* Foundational literacy emphasizing the science of reading for pre-service elementary teachers

* Cognition and human development (pre-adolescent and adolescent) for pre-service teachers

* Social and cultural foundations

Advanced Educator Licensing

* Reading endorsement courses for practicing teachers preparing for reading interventionist roles

* Special education endorsement

* Leadership development for principal and professional licensure

This position requires course instruction with three in-person class contact hours per week per section, maintaining regular availability to meet with students, and participation in department orientation and trainings.

Adjunct Instructors are hired on a per semester basis and teach assigned Education courses, not to exceed six credit hours per semester. Please visit the School of Education website for information about the school.

Core Duties

* Teach assigned education courses using evidence-based instruction practices.

* Provide a supportive learning environment and facilitate effective student learning.

* Adhere to course curricula, methods, practices, and lesson plans as developed by the School of Education.

* Adhere to University and School of Education policies and processes related to class instruction, including but not limited to syllabus requirements.

* Conduct regular student assessments and provide timely graded feedback including homework, quizzes, and exams.

* Access the online learning system and other network resources to assign homework, communicate with students, complete grading and other assessment tasks.

* Conduct student meetings by holding regular office hours outside of regularly scheduled class time.

Education & Experience

* Required:

Master's degree in Education or related field

* Required:

Teaching or instructional experience

* Preferred:
Doctoral degree in Education

* Preferred:
Experience teaching in-service educators

Certifications & Licenses

* Qualifies for or has an active or recent Oregon educator license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student-centered teaching.

* Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching environment.

* Evidence of a commitment to teaching and student mentoring.

* Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

* Commitment to collegial collaboration (e.g., teaching, research, or service) both within the department and across the University.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.

* Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for teaching duties including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and learning and course management systems (Moodle and Banner).

Physical Requirements

* Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.

* Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

Working Condition

* Hours of employment: sometimes may require working flexible hours when necessitated by projects or class schedules.

* Stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.

Work Standards

* Respect for the University's mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University's mission statement states in relevant part: "we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world." The University's Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: "Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church.

At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity."

* Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and…