Adjunct - CESHS

Winthrop Eagles; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC seeks qualified adjunct faculty to support Educator Preparation Programs and Educational Leadership. Adjuncts may teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise teacher candidates in clinical experiences, and be assigned based on expertise.

Assignments may be delivered face-to-face, online, hybrid, field-based, or school-based. Join a campus with a long tradition of excellence and opportunities to collaborate with partners in local PK-12 settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teacher education or related field.
• Doctorate in the discipline or related field for graduate-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in line with approved syllabi and standards.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction aligning theory and practice.
• Maintain regular communication with students and provide timely feedback.
• Evaluate performance and submit grades by deadlines.
• Foster a professional, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.
• Supervise teacher candidates in field-based or clinical settings.
• Conduct observations and provide constructive feedback for candidate growth.
• Collaborate with school partners, program faculty, and university staff.
• Complete required trainings and use designated assessment systems.
• Respond promptly to department and university communications.

Skills

Teaching ability

Collaboration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in teacher education or related field

Doctorate in discipline or related field (for graduate teaching)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should identify in the letter of interest the area(s) of expertise and whether they are interested in teaching, supervision, or both. Additional materials may be requested as part of the review process.

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Winthrop Position Title Adjunct - CESHS

Job Description

The Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences seeks qualified adjunct faculty to support Educator Preparation Programs and Educational Leadership. Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, supervise teacher candidates in clinical experiences, based on program needs and the individual’s qualifications and area of expertise. Teaching assignments may support Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, Special Education, Physical Education, the Education Core, Educational Leadership, or related educator preparation coursework. Assignments may be delivered in face-to-face, online, hybrid, field-based, or school-based settings.

Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 5,200-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

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Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course syllabi, program expectations, university policies, and applicable professional and accreditation standards.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that supports course and program learning outcomes and connects theory, research, and professional practice.
• Maintain regular communication with students; provide timely feedback; evaluate performance fairly; maintain accurate records; and submit grades and required reports by established deadlines.
• Foster a professional, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.
• For supervision assignments, support candidates in field-based and clinical experiences and serve as a liaison among the candidate, school-based mentor/partner, and university.
• Conduct required observations, conferences, evaluations, and documentation associated with assigned clinical experiences and provide constructive feedback that supports candidate growth.
• Collaborate with school partners, program faculty, and other university personnel to support candidate development and program expectations.
• Complete required university, EPP , and/or supervisor training and use designated systems for assessment, documentation, and reporting.
• Respond promptly to department, college, EPP , and university communications and participate in required meetings or training as assigned.
• Comply with university policies and procedures related to instruction, academic integrity, accessibility, student privacy, and professional conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, the assigned teaching discipline, or a closely related field for undergraduate teaching, with appropriate graduate preparation in the discipline; earned doctorate in the discipline or a closely related field for graduate-level teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise and professional preparation appropriate to the assigned course, program area, and/or supervision assignment.
• Public school teaching experience or other relevant PK–12 professional experience appropriate to the assignment.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues, school partners, mentor teachers, administrators, and candidates.
• Ability to effectively teach and/or supervise in the assigned face-to-face, online, hybrid, field-based, or school-based environment.
• Commitment to student and candidate success, excellence in teaching, and professional practice.
• For supervision assignments, current or previous state educator licensure/certification appropriate to the area of supervision and successful professional experience in the area being supervised.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates, interns, student teachers, or other clinical/field-based experiences.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid environments and using instructional technology.
• Current or recent PK–12 teaching or school leadership experience relevant to the assignment.
• SCTS 4.0 Teacher Evaluator Training for individuals assigned to teacher-candidate supervision. Candidates who have not completed this training may be trained prior to beginning applicable supervision responsibilities.
• For Educational Leadership assignments, professional experience in school or district leadership appropriate to the assigned course or program responsibilities.

Employment Conditions

Position is part-time, non-tenure-track, adjunct.