Adjunct Faculty , Teacher Education (Social Studies)

Saginaw Valley State University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Saginaw Valley State University seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach elementary social studies methods for the 2026-2027 academic year. This part‑time, in‑person appointment begins Fall 2026 for undergraduate courses and requires campus instruction on site in Michigan.

The successful candidate will bring prior elementary teaching experience, knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy, and ability to use Canvas for online components, grading, and collaboration across sections.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading, or related field.
• Three years of successful classroom experience as a teacher within pre-k to 6th grades.
• Ability to perform undergraduate teaching and to use Canvas as an LMS.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and interact with campus community.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary social studies methods for undergraduate courses, Fall 2026 onward (in-person).
• Handle related grading and accreditation assessments and ensure consistency across course sections.
• Indicate educational background and work experience related to online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and availability for on-campus instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience (PreK-6th)

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Education/Reading

Job description

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty , Teacher Education (Social Studies)

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

10

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education (JM-AJ)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for adjunct faculty position teaching elementary social studies methods for the 2026-2027 academic year. This part-time positions become available in Fall 2026 for undergraduate in-person courses.

We seek a colleague who has taught social studies at the elementary level and possesses diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills in methods for teaching social studies in powerful, purposeful, culturally responsive ways. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate level, completing related grading and accreditation assessments, and working in collaboration to ensure consistency amongst sections of coursework.

Applicants should indicate their educational background and work expertise related to teaching using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), as well as their availability for on-campus instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., completion of graduate-level specialist program with experience as curriculum specialist/coach) in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading, or other related field.
• Three years of successful classroom experience as a teacher within pre-k to 6th grades.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College-level teaching experience and/or student-teaching supervision and/or field supervision.
• Experience with curriculum alignment and assessment, and experience using Canvas as an online learning management system.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website_,http://www.svsu.edu._