Adjunct Instructor, Education

Messiah University • Mechanicsburg, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Education at Messiah University offers Early childhood (Pre-K-4), Early Childhood/Special Education, Special Education (PreK-12), and Middle Level Programs (4-8). Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the Education Department educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership, and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. The coursework for most of our Undergraduate programs is conducted primarily in person with occasional online coursework. This position is employed on a per-load-unit basis for a given semester or term. Sole contracted responsibilities are those activities required in the delivery of a course (e.g., mentoring/coaching, preparation, teaching, grading, office hours). In some instances, there may be some contracted responsibilities for advising, course development or meeting other departmental needs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree or significant experience in the area relevant for the course that will be taught.
• Candidates must evidence the potential for strong classroom teaching and positive student interaction and mentorship.
• Messiah University selects its educators for their Christian commitment as well as their proven teaching ability.
• Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession.
• Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate classes on an as-needed basis.
• Create and maintain a course page in Canvas LMS structure.
• Design and grade assessments of student learning.
• Respond to students in a timely manner via weekly office hours and/or email.
• Responsibilities specific to the class taught will be communicated on an individual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level