Adjunct Instructor of Education

Oral Roberts University; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Oral Roberts University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate education courses such as early childhood, elementary, ESL, or pedagogy, and graduate courses in curriculum and instruction, reading, school counseling, or trauma‑informed pedagogy.

Candidates should hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in related fields or possess terminal degrees with coursework in specified areas, and have 3+ years of P‑12 teaching experience. Brightspace LMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in relevant education field for undergraduate teaching.
• Doctoral degree or equivalent coursework in curriculum/reading/school counseling/trauma‑informed education.
• Minimum three years of P-12 teaching experience.
• Experience using Brightspace or other LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate courses in education through in-person instruction.
• Teaches graduate courses in education with curriculum aligned to InTASC and ORU standards.
• Uses hands‑on and inquiry‑based teaching methods.
• Maintains an accurate and current grade book.
• Communicates with students via Brightspace.
• Utilizes Zoom for Hy‑Flex students.
• Reports to Undergraduate Department Chair.
• Teaches curricula aligned with InTASC and ORU standards (Graduate).
• Maintains grade book and communicates with students via Brightspace.
• Reports to Graduate Department Chair.

Skills

Pedagogical content knowledge

Technology integration

Strong communication skills

Hands-on teaching

FERPA compliance

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Early Childhood/Elementary/ESL/Special Ed

Doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction/Reading/School Counseling/Trauma‑Informed Education

3+ years of P-12 teaching experience

Experience with Brightspace or other LMS

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

About Us

Oral Roberts University is a non‑profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

About Us

Oral Roberts University is a non‑profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit‑empowered university, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to \'stay\' in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit‑empowered leaders they are called to be.

Job Description

• ADJUNCT

Both the Undergraduate Department of Education and the School of Graduate Education are hiring adjuncts to teach courses in their departments.

The Adjunct Instructor of Education will teach undergraduate courses in early childhood, special education, English language learners, or pedagogy.

The Adjunct Instructor of Education will teach graduate courses in curriculum and instruction, reading, school counseling, or trauma‑informed pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Teach Undergraduate Courses in Education

• Teaches through in‑person instruction
• Teaches curriculum aligned with InTASC and ORU standards
• Engages students in the learning process through hands‑on and inquiry‑based teaching methods
• Maintains an accurate and current grade book
• Communicates with students regularly through Brightspace
• Utilizes Zoom technology for Hy‑Flex students
• Reports to the Undergraduate Department Chair

Teach Graduate Courses in Education

• Teaches through in‑person instruction
• Teaches curriculum aligned with InTASC and ORU standards
• Engages students in the learning process through hands‑on and inquiry‑based teaching methods
• Maintains an accurate and current grade book
• Communicates with students regularly through Brightspace
• Utilizes Zoom technology for Hy‑Flex students
• Reports to the Graduate Department Chair

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Holds a Master's or Doctoral degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, ESL, or Special Education for undergraduate teaching positions.
• Holds a Doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Reading, School Counseling, or Trauma‑Informed Education for graduate teaching positions. If a candidate for hire holds a terminal degree in an education‑related field, a minimum of 18 hours of master's or doctoral courses are required in one of the following: reading, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, or trauma‑informed education.
• Experience in teaching P-12 (minimum of three years required)
• Experience using Brightspace or other LMS

Preferred

• Experience in teaching at the higher education level
• Experience as a Reading Specialist for graduate courses
• Experience as a Curriculum Coach for graduate courses
• Experience as a School Counselor for graduate courses

Skills & Abilities

• Understands pedagogical content knowledge and skills
• Integrates technology during classroom teaching
• Uses strong oral and written communication skills
• Uses hands‑on teaching strategies and best practices
• Maintains compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.