Adjunct Instructor - K-12 Education Leadership Programs

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 13,392 - 14,508; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental retirement benefits

Job summary

Seton Hall University is seeking adjunct instructors for K-12 education leadership graduate programs in South Orange, New Jersey. The ideal candidates will teach one to two courses per semester in hybrid and online formats. A doctorate in K-12 education leadership or a related field is required, along with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Prospective candidates should have expertise in relevant areas, including law and policy, and experience with learning management systems. The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Expertise and ability to teach in K-12 education leadership areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Earned doctorate in K-12 education leadership or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses per semester in hybrid and online modalities.

Skills

Teaching in K-12 education leadership

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Expertise in law, policy, finance, technology

Education

Doctorate in K-12 education leadership or related field

Tools

Learning management systems (Blackboard, Canvas)

Job description

The Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy, within the College of Human Development, Culture and Media at Seton Hall University, invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in K-12 education leadership graduate programs. The Department seeks student-centered individuals who value excellence in teaching and commit to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration.

For an overview of K-12 leadership programs and courses, visit the Department website.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses per semester.
• Teach hybrid and online modalities. Hybrid courses include a mixture of in-person and synchronous and asynchronous online learning. In-person meetings occur on four days across two weekends, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Online courses include synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the semester.

The Department of Educational Leadership, Management and Policy is dedicated to serving and developing aspiring and current leaders. Graduates pursue leadership roles in a variety of organizations, such as public and private P-12 schools, higher education institutions, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit and policy organizations.

The Department offers a robust portfolio of certificate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral programs. Each program is individualized to meet students' strengths and professional goals. The K-12 education leadership unit, in particular, includes certificate courses and master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, just 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States, and its Carnegie classification is a doctoral university with high research activity. It is home to approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. An exciting and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise and ability to teach in areas related to K-12 education leadership. Areas include, but are not limited to, law; policy; finance; technology; curriculum; leadership; organizational theory; and qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Earned doctorate in K-12 education leadership or related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of one year teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated record of leadership experience.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Blackboard and Canvas.

Salary Range

Minimum pay is $1200 per credit for those without a terminal degree and $1300 per credit for those with a terminal degree.

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt.

Benefits Information

For details about employee benefits, see https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.

Physical Demands

General Office Environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include the following documents:

• Cover letter detailing applicable courses to teach, qualifications for the position and courses, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• Two professional references with contact information including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

If contacted for an interview, the Department will request, if appropriate, evidence of successful teaching, e.g., sample syllabi, student course evaluations, and anonymous student work with feedback.

The Department reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Advertised: 03 Jul 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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