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

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

Job summary

Touro University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach graduate courses in areas such as literacy instruction, child development, and educational technology. The successful candidate will supervise master’s candidates and support program advisement.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field, have teaching certifications, and possess strong communication skills. Salary ranges from $3,500 to $4,000 per semester, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required, earned doctorate preferred in Curriculum, Instruction, or related field.
• Current certification in Childhood Education and Special Education is required.
• Successful classroom teaching experience for diverse students in Grades 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate course sections on campus and online.
• May supervise candidates during clinical practice.
• Support program advisement for candidates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in online learning platforms

Education

Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, or related field

Current certification in Childhood Education

Current certification in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Outlook

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

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

• Masters 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