Adjunct Instructor of Education

Oral Roberts University • Tulsa, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oral Roberts University is hiring adjunct instructors for its Undergraduate Department of Education and School of Graduate Education. Undergraduate instructors teach courses in early childhood, special education, English language learners, or pedagogy. Graduate instructors teach courses in curriculum and instruction, reading, school counseling, or trauma-informed pedagogy. Instruction is delivered in person, with Zoom used to support Hy-Flex students. Courses are aligned with InTASC and ORU standards, and instructors engage students through hands-on and inquiry-based teaching methods. Instructors maintain current grade books and communicate regularly with students through Brightspace. Undergraduate instructors report to the Undergraduate Department Chair; graduate instructors report to the Graduate Department Chair.

Oral Roberts University is a nonprofit, globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered university focused on developing whole leaders through Whole Person education.

Requirements

• For undergraduate teaching, hold a master's or doctoral degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, ESL, or Special Education.
• For graduate teaching, hold a doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Reading, School Counseling, or Trauma-Informed Education.
• Candidates with a terminal degree in an education-related field must have at least 18 hours of master's or doctoral coursework in reading, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, or trauma-informed education.
• At least three years of P-12 teaching experience.
• Experience using Brightspace or another learning management system.
• Understand pedagogical content knowledge and skills.
• Integrate technology during classroom teaching.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Use hands-on teaching strategies and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the higher education level.
• Experience as a Reading Specialist for graduate courses.
• Experience as a Curriculum Coach for graduate courses.
• Experience as a School Counselor for graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in early childhood, special education, English language learners, or pedagogy, or graduate courses in curriculum and instruction, reading, school counseling, or trauma-informed pedagogy.
• Teach through in-person instruction.
• Teach curriculum aligned with InTASC and ORU standards.
• Engage students through hands-on and inquiry-based teaching methods.
• Maintain an accurate and current grade book.
• Communicate regularly with students through Brightspace.
• Use Zoom technology for Hy-Flex students.
• Report to the Undergraduate Department Chair for undergraduate teaching or the Graduate Department Chair for graduate teaching.

What This Job Offers

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