Visiting Faculty, Curriculum and Instruction

Job Title:

Visiting Faculty, Curriculum and Instruction

Initial Teacher Education

Exempt

Dean or Academic Administrator

Student Employee(s) as applicable

• Employer‑paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan.
  1)
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall;
  Chick‑fil‑A and Qdoba included
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university. The College of Education and Human Services invites applications for a Visiting Faculty of Curriculum and Instruction. Qualified applicants will possess a Doctorate in Education with specialization in early childhood, elementary education, or a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses (12 credit hours) each semester.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks beyond those presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the performance evaluation for additional job‑related expectations.

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research‑based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations determined by the academic administrators will support specific needs and requirements.

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, exemplifying a culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations will be communicated by the academic administrators.

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarification, and explain concepts clearly; well‑developed written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co‑workers verbally, in‑person, and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion;

and ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Decision‑Making & Analytical

Skills:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task; and…