Adjunct - School of Teacher Education

MACU; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-America University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the School of Teacher Education. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses in elementary or early childhood, with both in-person and online delivery options.

An Oklahoma teaching certificate and a strong Christian background are preferred. The position is part-time, requiring flexibility for evening courses and collaboration with the Chair, Director, and Academic Coordinator to ensure quality instruction and

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in elementary or early childhood coursework (18 hours of upper-division coursework in the area being taught).
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills.
• MACU seeks those who value teaching students and contribute to the University mission.
• Experience teaching in K-12 settings in early childhood or elementary.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the School of Teacher Education as assigned by the Chair.
• Provide quality instruction by following the syllabus, grading, tracking attendance and scheduling field experience.
• Communicate regularly with the Chair and/or Director of the School of Teacher Education.
• Work with the Academic Coordinator to turn in assignments with rubrics for data collection.
• Utilize current technologies and incorporate current topics related to course materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by full-time faculty or the Dean.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching flexibility

In-person and online teaching

Experience with various teaching modes

Strong Christian background

Education

MS or PhD in elementary/early childhood

Oklahoma teaching certificate

Tools

Zoom

CANVAS

Job description

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Adjunct - School of Teacher Education

School of Teacher Education Adjunct Professional Oklahoma City, OK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1409

POSITION SUMMARY:

Mid-America University seeks a part-time faculty member with in-person and online teaching experience for undergraduate courses in the areas of elementary or early childhood. The applicant must possess a strong Christian background and an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses within the School of Teacher Education as assigned by the Chair of the School of Teacher Education.
• Provide quality instruction by following the department’s course syllabus, grading assignments, tracking attendance, and assisting with scheduling and maintaining field experience as assigned
• Respond and effectively communicate with the Chair and/or Director of the School of Teacher Education on a regular basis
• Work with the Academic Coordinator to turn in assignments with rubrics for data collection
• Utilize current technologies and incorporate current topics as they relate to course materials.
• Other pertinent duties as assigned by full-time faculty or the Dean

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess excellent communication skills to work effectively with individuals and groups
• Must be flexible in scheduling, which may include evening courses
• Prefer experience in various teaching delivery formats
• Prefer teaching experience in early childhood or elementary
• Must be an Oklahoma resident
• Must have a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• M.S. or PhD in the area of elementary or early childhood coursework (18 hours of upper-division coursework in the area being taught)
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills
• MACU seeks those who value teaching students and wish to contribute fully to the life and mission of the University.
• Experience teaching in classrooms in K-12 school settings in early childhood or elementary

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Experience with interactive computer programs and web 2.0 tools (e.g. Zoom)
• Will be trained in CANVAS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and walk and interact with students
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Traditional classroom settings with possibilities of online/remote teaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.