Adjunct Faculty, School of Education

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier University seeks qualified candidates to join our pool of adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year. These part-time, non-tenure-track positions involve supervising teacher candidates for the School of Education and may require travel to school sites each semester.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Education and a valid teaching license, with 5+ years of K-12 experience. Applications are reviewed continuously, and referrals are made as needs arise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field; minimum 5 years K-12 teaching experience.
• Currently hold and maintain a valid professional educator license.
• Flexible availability during the school day is necessary.
• Proficiency with email, inputting observation notes, fillable PDFs, and basic computer skills.
• Strong communication between Xavier University and field placement is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to school sites each semester as designated by Field Coordinator.
• Observe teacher candidates and provide feedback on dispositions and pedagogy.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students to support their development.
• Guide and support teacher candidates in their growth as novice teachers.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Serve as first point of contact for candidates and cooperating teachers; troubleshoot issues.
• Student Teaching Supervision – 4–6 site visits; Clinicals Supervision – 1–2 site visits.

Skills

Master’s degree

5+ years K-12 teaching

Professional educator license

Flexible availability

Tech proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Email proficiency

Observation notes input

Fillable PDFs

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty, School of Education

Xavier University is seeking qualified candidates to join our poolof potential adjunct faculty to serve as supervisors of teachercandidates for the 2026-2027 academic year. This posting is intended to collect applications for part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Adjunct Instructor in the School of Education.

Candidates must be dedicated to graduate or undergraduate teachingand demonstrate excellence in their field. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, and candidates may be contacted as teaching needs arise. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on departmental needs and student enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field, minimum 5 years K-12 teaching experience, and extensive related experience (e.g.,published, leadership, etc.) in the education field or terminal degree in a related field and 5 years K12 teachingexperience.
• Currently hold and maintain a valid professional educator license.
• Flexible availability during the school day is necessary.
• University supervisors will need to be proficient with tecnologia such as email, inputting observation notes, fillable PDFs, and other basic computer skills.
• University supervisors will serve as a liaison between Xavier University and the field placement, so effective and direct communication skills are necessary.

Duties include:

• University supervisors will be required to travel to school sites each semester as designated by the Field Coordinator.
• Supervisors are expected to observe teacher candidates throughout the semester and provide feedback regarding teacher candidate performance in the areas of dispositions and pedagogy.
• Successful supervisors will be able to connect with undergraduate and graduate students to create positive mentorships.
• Supervisors will guide, engage and support teacher candidate in through their development as novice teachers.
• Clear and consistent communication with both the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher is required.
• Being the first point of contact for both teacher candidate and cooperating, and troubleshooting issues that might arise.
• Student Teaching Supervision – requires 4-6 site visits.
• Methods/Clinicals Supervision – requires 1-2 site visits.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Jody Googins, Co-Director of the School of Education, [e-mail] , 513-745-2821.

Please note: This adjunct faculty pool will close on May 31, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University, please reapply to a new adjunct pool posting once it becomes available.

Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.