Adjunct Lecturer in Education - Siena University

Siena College; Loudonville (NY); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,158,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $1333.34 per contact hour

Job summary

Siena University in Loudonville, NY, invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach the spring 2027 EDUC 550: Effective Teaching for All Learners. This course covers differentiation, inclusive classrooms, and assessment for diverse learners.

Requirements include a Master's in Education or related field, knowledge of New York State teaching standards, and the ability to teach in a higher education environment. Prior university teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of New York State teaching standards.
• Ability to teach effectively in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate-level liberal arts education.
• Prior university-level teaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach the spring 2027 EDUC 550 course, Effective Teaching for All Learners.
• Assess student learning and deliver lectures in higher education.
• Contribute to inclusive classroom practices and Universal Design for Learning.

Skills

Higher education teaching

NY teaching standards knowledge

Graduate liberal arts education

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond� Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

Siena University is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach the spring 2027 course EDUC 550 Effective Teaching for All Learners. See course descriptions below:

Effective Teaching for All Learners will explore teaching and classroom assessment for the full range of students a teacher encounters in today's classroom: at-risk students, students with special needs, new language learners, struggling readers, and those who struggle with school success in general. The course also introduces general educators to the legal and procedural foundations of special education, including IDEA, IEPs, MTSS, and collaborative responsibilities within inclusive classroom settings. The resources and strategies available to assist classroom teachers will be discussed and implemented, with a focus on differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning. Graduate students will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching in relation to their students' success in the classroom. The pedagogical emphasis will include students' evaluation of learning strategies and assessments across different student populations, as well as the design and implementation of effective instructional strategies. Awareness, empathy, and empowerment are the goals for both teachers and their students.

For more information about the Education Programs at Siena University, visit our website:

https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate-level liberal arts education.
• Knowledge of New York State teaching standards.
• Ability to teach effectively in a higher education environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior university-level teaching experience.

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: $1333.34 per contact hour

*The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from underrepresented groups who may contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.