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JOB SUMMARY

The Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Department within the School of Education is accepting applications for adjunct instructors with expertise in teacher education. Areas of specialization in teacher education include but are not limited to content area specialty, early childhood learning, teaching and learning theories, adolescent development and more. Selected candidates will join a pool of adjunct faculty who will serve on an ad-hoc basis to teach classes online or in-person (day or evening) or hybrid. Adjunct instructors are hired on a term-by-term basis. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed when openings become available

The Teacher Education programs are offered both online, hybrid and in person and include a Master’s and an Undergraduate degree program in all formats. The School of Education has multiple pathways for students to achieve certification, both on campus and online.

The School of Education develops leaders with the expertise to collaborate and solve complex problems related to transforming institutions and educating diverse populations impacted by domestic and global challenges. The School of Education has 13,000 students, 48 faculty, two departments, and 14 core areas that offer a suite of certificate, certification, and degree programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The successful candidate will be expected to teach online, hybrid or face-to-face graduate or undergraduate level courses and work collegially with other faculty, staff, and site supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Masters or Doctorate degree in Education or related field.
• A record of excellence in teaching and professional participation.
• Commitment to serving a culturally and ethnically diverse student body.

LOCATION: Remote or University City, Philadelphia

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV along with a letter of interest, that specifies the areas of Teacher Education expertise and interest in teaching, please feel free to review and reference the teacher education course catalog offerings.

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