C&I Part-Time Adjunct Professor

University of Arkansas System • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks qualified Part-Time Adjunct Professors to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in teacher preparation programs. Adjunct faculty support high-quality instruction aligned with Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requirements, Science of Reading, High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), Teacher Preparation Initiative, U.S. (TPI-US), Deans for Impact, and CAEP accreditation standards. Adjunct faculty are responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned coursework that prepares teacher candidates for licensure, clinical practice, and effective classroom instruction. Adjunct professors may teach up to four (4) courses per academic term, based on departmental needs, enrollment, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Reading/Literacy, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience teaching in P–12 schools, higher education, or educator preparation programs.
• Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses.
• Willingness to learn and comply with DESE licensure and accreditation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Earned a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or a related field.
• Experience teaching methods or pedagogy courses.
• Familiarity with: o Science of Reading o HQIM o CAEP standards o TPI-US or Deans for Impact initiatives
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and program improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees