Adjunct Instructor, Education

Job Description

Spring 2027 Adjunct for Department of Education, Science: Climate, Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School

Employed on a per-load-unit basis for a given semester or term. Sole contracted responsibilities are those activities required in the delivery of a course (e.g., mentoring/coaching, preparation, teaching, grading, office hours). In some instances, there may be some contracted responsibilities for advising, course development or meeting other departmental needs.

The Department of Education at Messiah University offers Early childhood (Pre-K-4), Early Childhood/Special Education, Special Education (PreK-12), and Middle Level Programs (4-8). Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the Education Department educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership, and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. The coursework for most of our Undergraduate programs is conducted primarily in person with occasional online coursework.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate classes on an as-needed basis. Create and maintain a course page in Canvas LMS structure; design and grade assessments of student learning; respond to students in a timely manner via weekly office hours and/or email.

This course has two sections that meet every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 am-9:50 am and 10:00 am-10:50 am.
Responsibilities specific to the class taught will be communicated on an individual basis.

Qualifications

Advanced degree or significant experience in the area relevant for the course that will be taught. Candidates must evidence the potential for strong classroom teaching and positive student interaction and mentorship. Messiah University selects its educators for their Christian commitment as well as their proven teaching ability.

About Us

Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.