Part-time Faculty, Inspired Teaching and Learning

NU National University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work

Job summary

National University invites applications for part-time faculty in Inspired Teaching and Learning within the Department of Teacher Education. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, engagement with a diverse adult student body, and collaboration with the Academic Program Director and program faculty to ensure quality and student success.

The position requires a Master’s degree in education, a California Single Subject Teaching Credential, and a strong record in secondary education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current and active California Single Subject Teaching Credential.
• Knowledge of California frameworks, standards, assessment systems, and current educational initiatives.
• 5+ years of secondary (grades 6-12) classroom teaching experience in a Single Subject area (e.g., Art, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Languages, Physical Education, Theatre, etc.).
• 3+ years (within the past 5 years) of secondary classroom teaching demonstrating current knowledge of instructional practices, student engagement strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment practices.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, supervising, or supporting teacher candidates, beginning teachers, or interns.
• Higher education teaching experience in teacher preparation, particularly in methods, clinical practice, supervision, or field experience courses.
• Experience using data to improve instruction and candidate performance.
• Knowledge of teacher performance assessments (CalTPA or similar).
• Experience supporting diverse student populations including English learners and students with disabilities.
• Experience working with adult learners and facilitating professional learning for educators.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology and educational AI tools including the ability to model responsible, ethical, and effective integration into teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services.

Skills

Teaching Credential (CA)

Master's degree in Education

5+ years secondary teaching

Mentoring experience

Higher education teaching

Data-driven instruction

Educational AI tools

Adult learners

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in education

Job description

Compensation Range: Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89 National University – San Diego, California Part‑time Faculty: Inspired Teaching and Learning Location: Remote, USA National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Position Summary

The Department of Teacher Education, in the Sanford College of Education at the National University invites applications for part‑time faculty in Inspired Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. The successful candidate will have the potential for a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• Minimum master's degree in education or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current and active California Single Subject Teaching Credential.
• Knowledge of California frameworks, standards, assessment systems, and current educational initiatives.
• 5+ years of secondary (grades 6‑12) classroom teaching experience in a Single Subject area (e.g., Art, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Languages, Physical Education, Theatre, etc.).
• 3+ years (within the past 5 years) of secondary classroom teaching demonstrating current knowledge of instructional practices, student engagement strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment practices.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, supervising, or supporting teacher candidates, beginning teachers, or interns.
• Higher education teaching experience in teacher preparation, particularly in methods, clinical practice, supervision, or field experience courses.
• Experience using data to improve instruction and candidate performance.
• Knowledge of teacher performance assessments (CalTPA or similar).
• Experience supporting diverse student populations including English learners and students with disabilities.
• Experience working with adult learners and facilitating professional learning for educators.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology and educational AI tools including the ability to model responsible, ethical, and effective integration into teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in teacher leadership roles such as department chair, instructional coach, mentor teacher, PLC leader, curriculum leader, grade‑level lead, or similar positions.
• Experience collaborating with schools, districts, and community partners to support teacher preparation.

Application Requirements

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vita.
• Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree attained.

#LI‑Remote Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well‑being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part‑time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. National University is breaking barriers in education – and in the workplace. We’re united in our mission to build a better future for our more than 4,500 employees and our 45,000+ students. National University prioritizes our employee’s well‑being and growth by offering competitive pay and benefits packages, development and advancement opportunities, remote‑first work perks, and more. We value and reward the hard work of our faculty and staff.