Social Studies Education Adjunct Faculty - Thayer School of Education

Wingate University; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Wellness resources

Professional development

Job summary

Wingate University’s Thayer School of Education seeks a part-time adjunct to teach online courses in a primarily asynchronous format with some live evening Zoom sessions.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s or higher in History/Social Studies and have K-12 plus college teaching experience, plus familiarity with Canvas, Zoom, Snagit, and Camtasia.

Wingate offers a supportive campus community, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in History/Social Studies or related discipline.
• K-12 and college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and content development tools such as Zoom, Snagit, Camtasia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare graduate students to become practitioners and researchers by teaching evidence-based practices.
• Provide clear, timely communication and specific feedback.
• Hold regular virtual office hours.
• Align work with University mission, vision, and roadmap.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student communication

Virtual instruction

Education

Master’s degree or higher in History/Social Studies

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

Snagit

Camtasia

Job description

Wingate University is a teaching-focused institution serving more than 3,600 students across two campuses. Located on a beautiful 500+ acre main campus, Wingate offers a close-knit, supportive community where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Wingate is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants who are excited to join our mission and make an impact. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate . The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethicaland productive global citizens. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the university seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Faith, Knowledge and Service. The University’s Mission statement can be found here.

Position Summary:

The Thayer School of Education atWingate University is seeking applicants to a fill part-time, adjunct teaching position in the area below. This part-time position will be primarily asynchronous online with some live evening Zoom instruction.

Duties/Responsibilities :

• Prepare graduate students in teacher education programs to become effective practitioners and researchers in the field of education by teaching and modeling current evidence-based practices
• Provide students with clear, timely, and specific communication and feedback
• Hold regular, predictable virtual office hours
• Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap
• Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree or higher in a related discipline (History/Social Studies) as well as both K-12 and college teaching experience. Experience with Canvas learning management system and content development tools such as Zoom, Snagit, Camtasia and other e-learning tools is preferred.

Benefits & Employee Experience:

Wingate University is committed to supporting employees both personally and professionally through a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative campus community. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with institutional contribution; paid time off and holidays; tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents; and access to campus facilities, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities.

In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.