Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education Description Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education - Applicant Pool Applications will be held in an applicant pool that will be reviewed when a position opens in a given discipline, to fill that position. Applicants will not be notified of their status. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview after an opening necessitates consulting the pool. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their availability by completing the Adjunct Questionaire. The Department of Teacher Education is seeking qualified candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching for ongoing part-time adjunct instructor positions. Teaching assignments will vary based on departmental needs. Candidates are expected to perform the following essential duties:
- Maintain current knowledge of the discipline.
- Present course material in a clear, organized manner using methodologies appropriate to the discipline-e.g., lecture, demonstration, technology.
- Explain course expectations clearly to students.
- Adhere to the requirements of the department's curriculum.
- Adhere to all university safety policies regarding classroom equipment and materials.
- Grade assigned papers, examinations, or projects in a timely manner so that students may benefit from the feedback.
- Provide students with individualized help and consultation to meet students' needs.
- Meet administrative requirements and deadlines such as those for submitting course syllabi, conducting student course evaluations, and submitting final grades.
- Use technology as established and communicated by the University to carry out the administrative duties associated with teaching.
Location: Webster Groves Campus-WEBG
Minimum Qualifications
General qualifications should be appropriate for the level of class being taught, preferably a master's degree or higher in Education or a related field and/or several years' professional experience in a relevant field. The applicant should have experience and/or training relevant to the content area being taught. A willingness to work collaboratively with faculty, as well as teach and mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include an earned Doctorate in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field. Applicants should be qualified to teach coursework in a variety of modalities to meet the demands of the department. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate multicultural competence in the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work independently and collaboratively with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Department Teacher Education-UGTE Special Instructions For Applicant Application materials should include:
- A letter of interest highlighting the applicant's intention and qualifications to teach one or more of the courses offered by the Department of Teacher Education
- A current curriculum vitae and/or resume
- Official transcripts
- Adjunct Questionnaire:
- If offered a position, would you be able to teach during the day?
- What is your preferred teaching modality? on-ground/in person, online or no preference
- Based on the list of courses on our department website, which three courses do you think you can teach?
https://www.webster.edu/education/academics/teacher-ed/index.php Physical Demands The successful candidate must be able to perform tasks within the general range of a typical classroom environment. To apply, visit https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?r=5000875599406&c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite&rb=jobelephant jeid-918e80fe48cc6d40a32f1d5ef95cf2da Apply tot his job Apply To this Job