Associate Faculty, Teacher Certification Program

Associate Faculty, Teacher Certification Program

City University of Seattle in Seattle, WA

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Category:
Teacher Education

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City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities.

Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

City University of Seattle's School of Education and Leadership is seeking qualified part-time Teaching Faculty and subject matter experts to support our Teacher Certification Program. The program prepares preservice teachers, as well as some in-service educators, at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We are particularly interested in educators with recent P-12 practitioner experience and demonstrated expertise in culturally sustaining, identity-affirming, and inclusive educational practices. Candidates with experience working with diverse student populations?including multilingual learners, immigrant and first-generation students, students with disabilities and neurodivergent students, para educators, and historically underserved communities?are encouraged to apply.

• Delivering high-quality instruction that supports teacher candidate learning and professional growth.
• Modeling culturally sustaining, identity-affirming, inclusive, and equitable practices in interactions with students and colleagues.
• Providing meaningful, timely feedback that supports teacher candidates in meeting Washington State teacher certification requirements.
• Maintaining current knowledge and expertise in their professional field.
• Supporting a positive and engaging learning environment across online, hybrid, and/or in-person instructional settings.

• Culturally Sustaining and Identity-Affirming Pedagogies
• Public School Law
• Reading and Literacy, including required expertise in the Science of Reading
• Mathematics
• Science/STEM
• Social Studies/Humanities
• Social-Emotional Learning, Child Mental Health, and Behavior
• Multilingual Education/English Language Learners
• Special Education
• Universal Design for Learning and Inclusion
• Native Education, Native History, Tribal Sovereignty, and the John McCoy (lulila?) Since Time Immemorial Curriculum
• Place-Based and/or Land-Based Learning
• Project-Based Learning

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of teaching experience in a P-12 classroom environment.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more of the areas listed above.
• Experience working with diverse P-12 student populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Zoom, and the ability to learn and use online learning management systems and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to provide effective instruction and meaningful feedback to adult learners.

• Valid Washington State Teacher or Administrator Certificate.
• Recent P-12 practitioner experience, preferably within the last five years.
• Graduate degree in education or a related field.
• Experience serving diverse student populations, including multilingual learners, immigrant and first-generation students, students with disabilities or who are neurodivergent, para educators, and historically underserved communities.
• Teaching and/or leadership experience across multiple roles, grade levels, and subject areas.
• Experience providing instruction, professional development, and evaluative feedback to adult learners, particularly educators, in online, hybrid, and/or in-person environments.
• Knowledge of evidence-based…