EDUC 407: Technology & Digital Literacy

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub

Free Parking

Adjunct Faculty Development Funds

Staff discounted lunches

Bookstore/Graphics discount 10%

Tuition Remission

Retirement Plan

Medical benefits

Wellness center access

Job summary

The University of La Verne invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Educational Studies program to teach an undergraduate course in Technology & Digital Literacy. The course will explore informatics-based techniques and computational thinking essential to digital literacy, engaging students with modern devices and technologies.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree, evidence of scholarly activity, and demonstrated teaching experience, including in K-12 settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Evidence of scholarly commitment (conferences, committees, published works)
• Experience teaching (level dependent upon course)
• Technology Literacy
• Experience teaching computers/technology within the educational setting
• Experience within the K-12 setting
• Evidence of high-level computer and technology skills

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level course in Technology & Digital Literacy
• Contribute to curriculum development in Educational Studies

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Must be available to teach at the following campuses: Main Campus, Ontario Campus (Crafton Hills location), High Desert Campus, Ventura Campus, Burbank Campus (College of the Canyons), Online

Posting Summary

Position Title

Division

Major Department

Major Department LeFetra College of Education

Department

Department Educational Studies

Location

University Overview

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne! The Educational Studies program at the University of La Verne invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach an undergraduate-level course in the field of Technology & Digital Literacy. Catalog course description: The course will enhance the student’s understanding of the informatics-based techniques and computational thinking that are essential to digital literacy. The goal of this course is to provide a context that interests, excites, and challenges students to think and talk effectively about the use of technology. Students will use contemporary technology and devices and will investigate and discuss technology practices over the last century.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Evidence of scholarly commitment (conferences, committees, published works)*
• Experience teaching (level dependent upon course)
• Technology Literacy
• Experience teaching computers/technology within the educational setting
• Experience within the K-12 setting
• Evidence of high-level computer and technology skills

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits Summary

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free Parking
• Adjunct Faculty Development Funds
• Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
• 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
• Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
• Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory – Voluntary Contribution at anytime
• Medical (must meet hours)
• Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Hiring Pay Rate

Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank:

Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08

Advertising Summary

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdjobs.com
  • Referred by University of La Verne Employee
  • University of La Verne Website
  • ScholarlyHires.com
  • Other
• * Which courses are you interested in/able to teach? Be sure to include department name and course number. (Open Ended Question)