Adjunct Professor – Teacher Education

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Facilitate both classroom and remote learning experiences.

• Develop course materials and syllabi.

• Manage an asynchronous online classroom using CANVAS.

• Deliver course content in alignment with the syllabus through Canvas.

• Collaborate with District Employed Supervisors to ensure candidates fulfill clinical practice requirements.

• Use rubrics for assessing and measuring candidate learning outcomes.

• Submit grades, including final assessments, in accordance with academic policies and procedures.

• Mentor and support students in their academic journey.

• Engage in continuous improvement, professional development, and reflective practices.

• Hold weekly office hours and meet with students regularly.

• Attend adjunct faculty meetings throughout the contracted term.

• Interact and respond to faculty, staff, and students promptly, within 24–48 hours.

• Collaborate with university stakeholders to enhance candidate success.

• Perform duties in accordance with organizational policies, relevant regulations, professional standards, laws, and the university's mission and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s, Doctoral, or other terminal degree from an accredited institution, based on course requirements.

• At least three years of relevant teaching experience in TK-12 or transition classrooms related to the areas of specialization.

• Valid teaching credential or license in teacher education; preference for California credentials in multiple subjects, single subjects, and/or education specialist.

• Capability to deliver effective instruction utilizing evidence-based educational practices.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and learning management systems (LMS).

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation.

• High attention to detail and a strong problem-solving ability.

• Skill in articulating complex requirements in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Capable of functioning as a productive team member and fostering trusting relationships with students and university staff.

• Culturally competent and skilled in effectively communicating and interacting with diverse populations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

• Proficient in making administrative and procedural decisions with sound judgment.

• Successful completion of a background check, including criminal history, prior employment, and education verification.

• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• None; this is a temporary role that is not eligible for benefits.