Adjunct - Library Endorsement Program

Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 1,647,954 - 2,347,086; Part time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Seattle is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for the School Library Endorsement Program. This part-time role involves teaching courses designed for certified educators transitioning to school librarians. Classes will be taught virtually with flexible start dates. Required qualifications include a school library certificate and at least 4 years of K-12 experience, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a school library certificate.
• 4+ years of successful K-12 school library experience.
• Strong record of administrative/leadership experience.
• Active in national and/or state school library organizations.
• Optimistic, collaborative, and proactive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled courses during a specified academic term.
• Support certified educators transitioning to school librarians.
• Engage students with dynamic and theoretical concepts.

Skills

K-12 school library experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Integrative technology skills

Education

School library certificate

Doctoral degree in Education or Library Science

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Overview

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Antioch University Seattle is seeking instructors for upcoming courses this academic year in School Library Media Endorsement. Classes will be taught virtually via Zoom. Start dates include Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

Position details

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, School of Education, Library Endorsement Program

Classification: Faculty, part-time, non-benefits eligible

Reports to: Director, Library Media Program

Location: Antioch University Seattle (Hybrid position)

Compensation (per credit hour): $1,450.00 per credit hour (3 credit course is $4,350.00)

Start Date: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Position summary and program context

Adjunct Faculty are hired to teach scheduled courses during a specified academic term in a manner prescribed by the University. Adjunct faculty positions are part-time, and not eligible for benefits through the University. Adjunct Faculty are within the bargaining unit represented by SEIU 925.

Our School Library Endorsement Program is designed to support certified educators who are wishing to transition to the school librarian (school library media specialist/teacher librarian) role and are ready to oversee and educate the school community in a school library grounded in equity and social justice. Classes are dynamic and engaging and bring theoretical concepts and academic research to life, making connections with justice, equity, and students’ own experience in teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are supported with onboarding and 1:1 discussion about their course prior to the start of the quarter as well as program specific faculty meetings where instructors can share how students are doing and consider key themes and concepts across courses.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Hold a school library certificate.
• 4+ years of successful K-12 school library experience
• Strong record of administrative/leadership experience.
• A clear history of service to and/or an interest in school library leadership.
• Active in national and/or state school library organizations
• A history of publication and/or presentation work at regional, national, and international levels
• Optimistic, collaborative, and proactive leadership skills.
• Strong integrative technology skills, particularly appropriate K-12 education and library management systems’ technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED

• Hold an earned doctoral degree in Education or Library Science
• Experience in teaching online courses/webinars
• Experience teaching in a higher ed institution in education and/or school library curriculum.
• Experience working with adult learners
• Experience contributing to candidate recruitment.
• Candidate based in Washington State

Application process

To learn more about our unique history and student-centered educational philosophy, visit www.antiochseattle.edu. To read more about the courses offered, please visit our program webpage and our catalog listing.

Expressions of interest and inquiries may be directed in confidence to program director Dr. Jennifer Sturge at [e-mail]. To apply, please follow the instructions below.

• Cover letter
• CV
• Courses from our catalog (linked above) that you feel would be a good fit based on your experience.
• Names, addresses (including email addresses), and telephone numbers of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate.
• Please use the subject line: Adjunct Library Endorsement Program in your email.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. Positions are open until filled.

EEO and notices

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Note: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.