Adjunct Faculty - Teacher Education

Rider University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 3,585 - 4,850; Part time

Job summary

Rider University invites applications for an adjunct instructor of literacy for multilingual learners in the Fall 2026 semester, teaching EDU 358: Literacy and the Bilingual/Bicultural Child. The position begins September 9, 2026, on campus with evening classes on Tuesdays 4:30–7:10 pm.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Education with expertise in bilingual/multilingual education and literacy instruction, and demonstrated experience teaching literacy to multilingual

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education.
• Expertise in bilingual/multilingual education and literacy instruction.
• Experience teaching literacy to multilingual elementary or middle grades students.
• Ability to support pre-service teachers in creating and implementing lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDU 358: Literacy and the Bilingual/Bicultural Child.
• Deliver engaging on-campus instruction for a Fall 2026 course.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Bilingual/multilingual education

Literacy instruction

Multilingual literacy

Teacher education support

Education

Master's degree in Education

Graduate degree in literacy education

Job description

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Prin ceton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

The Department of Teacher Education at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of literacy for multilingual learners for the Fall 2026 semester beginning September 9, 2026. This position is to teach EDU 358: Literacy and the Bilingual/Bicultural Child.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Master's degree in Education
• Education & expertise in bilingual/multilingual education and literacy instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategies to support literacy development in elementary education settings
• Demonstrated teaching experience of elementary or middle school grades, including the teaching of literacy and multilingual students
• Demonstrated ability to support pre-service teachers in creating and implementing lessons.
• Availability to teach on campus on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:10 pm
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Graduate degree in literacy education
• Experience as an instructor in higher education
• Experience teaching at the college level with teacher candidates
• Expertise in teaching multilingual students in elementary schools

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.