School of Education - Temporary Adjunct Faculty - Credit

The School of Education (SOE) is seeking applications for adjuncts to teach course content in Experience teaching college-level courses in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Language Education, Special Education, or Teaching and Learning. The SOE prepares educators and support the lifelong learning of professionals to embrace diversity and to be intellectually and ethically strong, resilient and passionate in their work with Alaska’s learners, families, educators and communities. The SOE offers undergraduate and graduate curricula and programs designed to prepare personnel for various professional roles related to education in a variety of learning environments.

This is an adjunct labor pool for temporary, part-time, non-benefited positions to teach credit courses. Adjunct positions are on a semester appointment basis. Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of an appointment nor does having worked one semester guarantee an offer of employment in the following semester. Applicants are hired based on the departments' needs for that semester. Salary is based on the number of previous semesters of teaching experience within the University of Alaska.

To thrive in this role, applicants must have expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content. Experience teaching college-level courses in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Language and Literacy Education, Special Education, or Teaching and Learning is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have at least a Master's degree in Education or a closely related field. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting the academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

Applicants will be evaluated on the suitability of their academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high-quality instruction to undergraduate students in a manner consistent with the specific course content guides in the following departments:

Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership
Language Education
Special Education
Teaching and Learning

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage. This is a part-time, adjunct represented temporary position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA.

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

1) Comprehensive CV

2) Cover letter that notes the department you are applying for (Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Language Education,

Special Education, or Teaching and Learning), the relevance of your education and experience to this adjunct position, and the course or

areas of expertise you feel you are qualified to teach.

3) Contact information for three professional references. 

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

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Betty Hernandez at 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.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO. 

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 .

The  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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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