Adjunct Faculty Graduate, Childhood Education & Care, AY 2026-2027

Salem State; Salem (MA); Remote; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate courses in elementary, early childhood, special education, or literacy and to supervise teacher candidates in their pre-practicum or practicum. Most graduate courses are delivered online, and the position emphasizes collaboration with faculty to foster academic excellence and student success.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background check; the university notes that this position is not eligible for H1B visa

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Teaching experience in graduate or higher education.
• Commitment to collaboration and collegiality.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses and supervise teacher candidates in their pre-practicum or practicum.
• Work collaboratively with faculty to support academic excellence and faculty development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Advising

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview:

Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors with interest and experience teaching elementary, early childhood, special education, or literacy courses at the graduate level and/or supervising teacher candidates in their pre-practicum or practicum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach graduate courses and/or supervise teacher candidates in their pre-practicum or practicum.
Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising

Preferred Qualifications

• Appropriate terminal degree
• Higher education teaching and supervision experience at the graduate level
• Experience with online teaching and use of a learning management system, such as Canvas

Working Location:

Most graduate courses are delivered in an online modality.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.