Adjunct Faculty-Patton College of Education

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville, a leading university in Central Appalachia, seeks adjunct faculty for the Patton College of Education. Faculty will teach in Education programs, contribute to curriculum development, and support students with instructional guidance.

Candidates should hold Rank I or EdS in Education, have strong organizational and teaching skills, and a minimum of five years in a certified P-12 position; Canvas experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a Rank I (Master’s + 30) or EdS in Education.
• Excellent organizational, communication, teaching and decision-making skills.
• Five years in a certified P-12 position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned education course including lecture notes, prep, exams, and syllabus.
• Support curriculum development and evaluation.
• Provide educational support for students as needed.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Dean or Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Decision-making

Education

Rank I or EdS in Education

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia, is currently seeking adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and student learning for the Patton College of Education.

We Are Currently Seeking Faculty In The Fields Of

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Specific Content Areas
• Instructional Leadership
• Educational Technology

The adjunct professor is expected to teach in the Patton College of Education program while accepting the following responsibilities:

• Teaching the assigned education course, this includes lecture notes, presentation prep, exam questions prep, and syllabus prep.
• Participating in and recommending curriculum development and evaluation.
• Providing educational support for students on an as-need basis.
• Responsibilities for all other duties as assigned by the Dean or Director of Teacher Education.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of Rank I (Master’s + 30) or EdS in Education.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, teaching and decision-making skills.
• Must have a minimum of five years in a certified position in the P-12 setting.
• Experience using Canvas and/or other web-based learning platform preferred.

Faculty Expectations: Note that the University of Pikeville recognizes that effective educators are themselves life-long learners. Adjunct faculty members are encouraged to attend our professional development workshops whenever possible to improve use of educational technology, determine ways to better engage students, and reflect on methods to create the most effective environment for student growth.

Positions are available in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Review of applications occur as needed within each division of the College.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.