Overview
The Adjunct Instructor works with the Program Chair and Lead Course Instructor to teach program courses. The Adjunct Instructor is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and advises and supervises master’s degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, and demonstrates scholarly productivity.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate course sections (on campus and online) in one or more of the following areas : child / adolescent developmentassessmentteaching students with disabilitiesliteracy instructionmathematics and science instructioneducational technologyhistory and philosophy of general and special education
- May supervise candidates during clinical practice.
- Support program advisement for candidates.
Qualifications
Education
- Masters Degree required, earned doctorate preferred, in Curriculum, Instruction, Special Education, or related field
- Current certification in Childhood Education and in Special Education
Experience
- Successful classroom teaching experience, Grades 1-6, of diverse students
- Successful graduate-level teaching experience, face-to-face and / or online
- Successful leadership experience
- Experience in course and program design
- Successful experience supervising degree candidates in clinical field placements, if assigned for clinical supervision
Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas and Zoom
- Knowledge of NYSED teacher certification examinations
Travel
Occasional travel to Program Meetings at Touro College locations.
Maximum Salary
USD $4,000.00 / Sem
Minimum Salary
USD $3,500.00 / Sem
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :
- Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
- Dependent Care and Transit Programs
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability programs
- Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible / enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
- Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
- Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule
30+ days ago