Adjunct Faculty - Teacher Education (Spring 2026)

Department of Human Resources • Jacksonville, AL

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About The Position

Jacksonville State University Adjunct Faculty Teacher Education Job Summary The Department of Teacher Education is seeking adjunct faculty members to serve as supervisors for candidates completing field and clinical experiences (practicum and internship). Adjuncts applying for the position of university supervisor must be flexible and able to travel to placement sites, as well as knowledgeable in the use of technology for reviewing video and submitting documentation. We also seek adjuncts to teach courses in the program areas of Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, and Secondary Education (English Language Arts, General Science, General Social Studies, and Mathematics). These courses are offered in-person, hybrid and online with experience in all three instruction methods preferred, but not required. About Jax State Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values, and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page. Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence. College Information The College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) prepares professionals and leaders at every level – from preschool to college – equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to make a positive impact from the moment they begin their career. Tracing our roots back to the creation of the university as a teaching institution, our college is recognized for its long history of preparing the best first-day ready educators in the State of Alabama. Additionally, graduates of our professional studies programs are highly esteemed for their outstanding performance and contributions in their career fields.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in teaching or a teaching field related to the program area for which employment is sought.
• Recent teaching experience in the program or related field.
• Individuals serving as administrators are qualified if they also have teaching experience in the program area for which employment is sought.
• Proficiency in the use of basic instructional technology including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other common instructional and education management systems.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations concerning Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, IDEA 1997 amendments, and the ADA for transition and employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in in-person, hybrid and online instruction methods

Responsibilities

• Serve as supervisors for candidates completing field and clinical experiences (practicum and internship).
• Travel to placement sites.
• Use technology for reviewing video and submitting documentation.
• Teach courses in the program areas of Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, and Secondary Education (English Language Arts, General Science, General Social Studies, and Mathematics).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees