Adolescent Literacy– Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Education

Grand Canyon University

3d•Remote

About The Position

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an online adjunct faculty member for the online division in the College of Education. Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees, TESOL and special education. As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction in an online format, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

Masters in Secondary Education or Masters in Curriculum in Instruction or Masters in Literacy or Masters in Reading or related field AND 2 areas of exceptional expertise.
All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in secondary education and a minimum of five years of experience as a classroom teacher or reading specialist or literacy curriculum coach or Title One reading teacher or RTI interventionist or related position AND At least eighteen graduate level credit hours related to children/adolescent literature or elementary or secondary literature or equivalent content.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or Doctorate in Instructional Leadership or Doctorate in Secondary Education or Doctorate in Learning and Teaching or Doctorate in Teaching Innovation or Doctorate in Literacy or Doctorate in Reading or related field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom.
Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes.
Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance, and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.