Adjunct Professor- School of Education

Stthom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas (UST) in Houston, TX seeks adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses within the BAAS Social Innovation & Human Service curriculum.

Courses are offered in-person on the UST campus during daytimes and evenings, with collaboration across the Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies. Qualified applicants hold a Master's in Education or related fields and have experience teaching students with learning differences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum 18 graduate credit hours in education and related disciplines.
• Experience working with students who have learning differences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the BAAS Social Innovation & Human Service curriculum.
• Prepare and deliver in-person instruction on the UST campus in Houston, TX.
• Collaborate with the Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies in the adjunct program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning skills

In-person teaching

Education

Master's degree in Education

18 credit hours in Education/related fields

Experience with students who have learning differences

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district, is seeking applicants for an adjunct faculty position to teach various undergraduate courses in the department. Any and all faculty hired through this position will also work closely with the Associates of Applied Science in Pragmatic Studies program in Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies, and adjuncts will be encouraged to teach in both programs.

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the BAAS Social Innovation & Human Service curriculum. Classes are only offered as in-person format and will take place on UST campus during daytimes and evenings in Houston, TX. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

A Master's degree is required with a minimum of 18-credit hours (graduate) in education and all related fields, especially special education/exceptionality, criminology/law, business, psychology, sociology, computers/IT, health, political science, history, statistics and research, communications, and human services. Special attention is given to applicants with experience in working with students who have learning differences.

EXPERIENCE

Teaching experience at any level, specifically with students who have learning differences. Must also have the ability to teach in a face-to-face format and have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have knowledge and training related to working with students who have learning differences (state teaching certification is not required)
• Must be able to teach in-person on the Houston campus.
• Must be familiar with Office 365.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population.
• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Must have experience with, or be willing to obtain training in, Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Must demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer