SOE Adjunct Faculty (500-level courses)

The School of Education (SOE), Professional and Continuing Education is seeking applications for adjuncts to deliver professional learning courses at the post-baccalaureate level that enriches the knowledge and skills of educators and related services professionals throughout the state and beyond. PACE advances high quality and effective professional learning for educators that continually improves the learning and educational experiences of Alaska’s children and all children. PACE offers 500-level courses designed to address the dynamic learning needs of educators.

Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic preparation, documented past teaching experience, and potential to provide high-quality instruction to students participating in professional development offerings. Knowledge of accepted instruction methods. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

To thrive in this role, applicants must have expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content. Experience with professional learning instruction is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive training and/or expertise in content area and background in education or education-related field.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage Alaska. Qualified applicants for this position will be placed into a hiring pool from which instructors will be hired as needed. Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute an offer of an appointment, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available the following semester.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Applicants should be prepared to attach the following documents as part of their application:

• Cover Letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vita/Resume
• Contact information for three professional references (name, phone contact and/or email address)

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Mary Jo Finney,  View email address on careers.alaska.edu

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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