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Adjunct Faculty, Post-Baccalaureate in Literacy Education
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Position Number: 3495174
Location: Stevenson, MD
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

Adjunct Faculty, Post-Baccalaureate in Literacy Education

Stevenson University

Summary:
The responsibilities for this position will include teaching of courses in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Literacy Education program in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. This may include online or hybrid courses. Student advising as it relates to the course being taught is also part of the role.

Department: Stevenson University Online: Literacy Education

Education/Experience:
Masters degree in a field related to teaching assignment; experience teaching and/or working in elementary or secondary education in reading/literacy or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Teaching experience at the University level preferred; online teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
Expertise in a specific subject area of coursework related to assigned teaching responsibilities.

Ability to work as a team, lead small groups, and manage projects.

Fluency in information technologies and use of online resources.

Ability to use a variety of distance education technologies, including familiarity with learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Moodle), social media, office and multimedia software.

Excellent written and oral interpersonal and presentation communication skills.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions:
Teaching responsibilities include time spent online in graduate courses; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing, reviewing and revising online teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practice; reviewing written or online examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects.

Teaching online and hybrid courses using the BlackBoard Course Management System.

Participating in professional peer review as an essential feature of effective teaching.

University service includes service on the Faculty Council, school and departmental committees.

Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the University, and the community.

Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 1,000 contact hours per academic year.

As part of Instructional Activity load:
- Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements,
- Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements,
- Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams as described in the course syllabi,
- Meet with students as related to instructional activity,
- Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly,
- Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, Division, and University.
- Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading course work, submitting final grades.
- Professional Development Workshops are offered up to three times per year, usually on either Saturday mornings or in the evening.

Student advising includes time spent meeting or online with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as in the policy manuals.

Working collaboratively with the Associate Dean for GPS Education

Reports To: Associate Dean, GPS Education

Work Location: Other

Position Category: Faculty

Position Type:

Months/Year: 12

Hrs/Week: as needed per session

FLSA: Exempt

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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