About The Position
Lesley University's Department of Teacher Education & Initial Licensure is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach CEDUC 3340: Literacy Assessment for Equity during the Spring Semester 2027. The course meets in person and on campus on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:55 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. The course equips students to use informal and formal literacy assessments to design instruction that builds on the strengths and addresses the needs of learners who experience challenges in literacy instruction. Students examine phonemic, orthographic, morphological, and semantic aspects of oral and written language, as well as methods for drawing on learners’ cultural and linguistic strengths. The course also explores research-based approaches to supporting all learners, including learners with specific learning differences, through accessible literacy instruction. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching and the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning needs. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a CV or resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service for full consideration. Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and offers graduate and undergraduate programs in education, the arts, and applied social sciences. The university describes its community as committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Adjunct faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement; the posting refers applicants to a link for compensation targets.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Language and Literacy or a closely related field.
- Specialist Teacher of Reading Licensure.
- Five or more years of teaching experience in early childhood or elementary education.
- Successful experience teaching education courses at the undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices.
- Ability to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
- Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Submit a letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service for full consideration.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or terminal degree.
Responsibilities
- Teach CEDUC 3340: Literacy Assessment for Equity during the Spring Semester 2027.
- Teach the course in person on campus on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:55 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
- Equip students to use informal and formal literacy assessments to design instruction responsive to learners’ strengths and needs.
- Teach content on phonemic, orthographic, morphological, and semantic aspects of oral and written language.
- Teach methods for drawing on learners’ cultural and linguistic strengths and research-based approaches to accessible literacy instruction for all learners, including those with specific learning differences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
