Temporary Part-Time Instructor for Educational Foundations (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Lancaster County seeks a Temporary Part-Time Instructor for Educational Foundations to teach pre-service education students. This role involves teaching both in-person and online, requiring a Master’s degree and a commitment to inclusivity. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience teaching diverse populations. Apply now to join a team dedicated to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate pre-service education students.
• Conduct instruction in person, blended, or remote as required.
• Participate in the department's Continuing Scholarly Growth and Professional Development.
• Maintain a prorated number of office hours each week.
• Conduct instruction in person, blended, or remote as required.
• Participate in Continuing Scholarly Growth and Professional Development.

Skills

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to teach diverse student populations

Commitment to inclusive teaching practices

Inclusive teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Foundations, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership, or related discipline

Doctoral degree (ABD required by appointment)

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Instructor for Educational Foundations (Unsolicited)

Educational Foundations is accepting applications for a Temporary, Part‑time Instructor responsible for teaching courses with students enrolled in pre‑service teacher education programs, and/or students enrolled in MEd and post‑masters’ programs in the Department of Educational Foundations.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the department’s pool of qualified faculty.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar‑issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Copies of all pre‑K‑12 teaching certifications.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents. Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:

• Strong student‑faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far‑reaching—and growing.

Mission & Values

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values—Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Teaching and Professional Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate pre‑service education students in educational foundations, educational psychology, or educational technology. Additionally, candidates may be asked to teach courses in educational leadership, educational foundations, educational psychology, or educational technology at the graduate and post‑masters’ level. Additional responsibilities include ongoing professional/scholarly activity and service to the department and university commensurate with the assignment.

• Teach a three‑credit course for the undergraduate teacher and graduate degree programs.
• Maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty‑five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught.
• Conduct instruction in person, blended, or remote as required.
• Participate in the department’s Continuing Scholarly Growth and Professional Development, including scholarly activity, conference presentations, publication, and service to the university and community.

Other Responsibilities

• Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.

Performance Review / Evaluations

Ongoing evaluation, including annual peer review; classroom observations by one department faculty member per semester, and one classroom observation per year by the department chair; and student evaluations. Results are kept on file to serve as part of the record for renewal or reappointment.

• See the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27‑39).

Department Description

The Educational Foundations (EDFN) Department is comprised of 10 full‑time faculty members and 1 support staff. EDFN is the education home to secondary BSE majors. It provides education courses, field experience, and co‑advisors for undergraduate secondary education students, and partners with liberal arts departments on content‑specific preparation in Social Studies, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Technology Education. EDFN also houses two MEd programs in Leadership for Teaching and Learning (LDTL) and Assessment, Curriculum, and Teaching (ACTE). In 2015, EDFN created the first doctoral program at Millersville, in partnership with Shippensburg University, and the EdD program in Educational Leadership continues to matriculate a new cohort of students each year.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Foundations, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership, or related discipline.
• Ability to conduct classes through multifaceted teaching strategies for face‑to‑face classroom delivery and/or web‑enhanced or web‑based formats.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (ABD with doctorate required by the date of appointment) in Educational Foundations, Psychology, Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or related discipline.
• Teaching and/or leadership positions held in public schools.

Essential Functions

Please note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching;
  • speak clearly;
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well;
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages);
  • use construction tools safely;
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas;
  • climb ladders;
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance (e.g., lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene‑shop equipment and materials).
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face‑to‑face and online if necessary at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, online tools and/or appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and select appropriate textbooks and teaching aids.
• Use computer for email, obtaining information on websites, preparing class documents, grading papers, submitting final grades online, and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

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