Spring 2027 Adjunct Faculty MSTE 359/549-01 Curriculum & Instruction: Science, Tuesday Section

Saint Mary's College Of California; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 6,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for per-course adjunct faculty in the Teacher Education Department, teaching MSTE 359/549-01. Classes meet Tuesdays from 4:45 PM to 7:30 PM, Feb 8–May 27, 2027.

The campus is located in Moraga, CA, about 20 miles east of San Francisco, with a rich Catholic/Liberal Arts tradition and commitment to diversity. The college seeks candidates with K-8 teaching experience and familiarity with online modalities.

Qualifications

• Experience in K-8 classrooms.
• Familiarity with online modalities.
• Previous experience teaching the course preferred.
• Applicants affiliated with the Saint Mary's College bargaining unit or SEIU 1021 have specific application requirements.

Responsibilities

• Immersion in theory concepts and instructional methodology for science education.
• Focus on children's thinking, curriculum planning, teaching reflection, and assessment techniques.

Skills

K-8 classroom experience

Online modalities familiarity

Teaching course experience preferred

Job description

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Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA: Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE): Department of Education

Open Date

Aug 11, 2026

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Per course adjunct faculty for the Teacher Education Department course, MSTE 359/549-01.

Tuesdays, 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM

February 8-May 27, 2027

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications

(Tuesdays 4:45PM - 7:45 PM) 3 Units.

February 8-May 27, 2027

This course is designed to immerse prospective K-8 school teachers to the theoretical concepts, instructional methodology and appropriate materials for use in science education. The emphasis of this course is on science teaching; in addition, the integration of selected mathematical concepts and other subjects is modeled and addressed. The course focuses on children's thinking in science, curriculum planning, teaching reflection, and teaching/assessment techniques that promote differentiated instruction that facilitates the learning of science by all students.

• Experience in K-8 classrooms
• Familiarity with online modalities
• Previous experience teaching the course is preferred

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary's College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

Salary: $6,480 - $10,008 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here .

Candidates must perform all course-related work within the State of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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