Adjunct Instructor, Childhood Education/Special Education Grades 1 - 6

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,060 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program

Job summary

Touro University in New York is looking for an Adjunct Instructor for Childhood Education/Special Education for Grades 1-6. The instructor will teach graduate courses and supervise master’s candidates while promoting an inclusive learning environment.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Curriculum or Special Education, current certification, and successful teaching experiences, both in-class and online. A comprehensive benefits package is included for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required, earned doctorate preferred.
• Current certification in Childhood Education and in Special Education.
• Successful classroom teaching experience, Grades 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate course sections both on-campus and online.
• Supervise candidates during clinical practice if assigned.
• Support program advisement for candidates.

Skills

Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in online learning platforms

Knowledge of NYSED teacher certification examinations

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Current certification in Childhood and Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Childhood Education/Special Education Grades 1 – 6

Job Locations: US-NY-New York

ID: 2021-7549
College: TUNY - Graduate School of Education
Position Type: Part-Time
Schedule Shift: 1
Hours Per Week: 10
Travel: 10%
Category: Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location : Country: US

Overview

The Adjunct Instructor works with the Program Chair and Lead Course Instructor to teach program courses. The Adjunct Instructor is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and advises and supervises master’s degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, and demonstrates scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate course sections (on campus and online) in one or more of the following areas:
  • child/adolescent development
  • assessment
  • teaching students with disabilities
  • literacy instruction
  • mathematics and science instruction
  • educational technology
  • history and philosophy of general and special education
• May supervise candidates during clinical practice.
• Support program advisement for candidates.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree required, earned doctorate preferred, in Curriculum, Instruction, Special Education, or related field
• Current certification in Childhood Education and in Special Education

Experience

• Successful classroom teaching experience, Grades 1-6, of diverse students
• Successful graduate-level teaching experience, face-to-face and/or online
• Successful leadership experience
• Experience in course and program design
• Successful experience supervising degree candidates in clinical field placements, if assigned for clinical supervision

Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas and Zoom
• Knowledge of NYSED teacher certification examinations

Travel

• Occasional travel to Program Meetings at Touro College locations.

Maximum Salary

USD $4,000.00/Sem

Minimum Salary

USD $3,500.00/Sem

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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