Adjunct Instructor - Part-Time (Curriculum and Instruction) 3 positions

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Part-Time (Curriculum and Instruction) 3 positions

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Curriculum And Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Part-Time adjunct Instructor will report directly to the Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction. The Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for serving as (1) the liaison between the university and school district, (2) the instructor for college courses and mentor teacher training, and (3) the instructional coach for their teacher candidates admitted into the Teacher Education program.

Responsibilities:

University-School Liaison

* Collaborate with district/county and school administrators to select high-quality mentor teachers.

* Analyze, interpret, and respond to bi-weekly mentor surveys.

* Conduct quarterly mentor-teacher trainings with the support of your professional development coach.

* Facilitate quarterly partnership meetings (Governance Meetings) to create & foster a positive relationship with the district and school site staff.

Instructor

* Teach 1-3 class sections each semester (depending on faculty status), including 1 section of the student teaching course.

* Regular communication with program faculty.

Instructional Coach for teacher candidates

* Supervise one cohort (n = 10-25) of teacher candidates.

* Conduct weekly walk-throughs outside of performance assessment cycles to collect data and provide ongoing support to teacher candidates.

* Conduct formal performance assessments of teacher candidates 4 times per year.

* Ensure accurate entry of performance assessment ratings.

* Ensure recording, uploading (within 48-hours of PA) and accurate labeling of performance assessments and POP cycle recordings into the video storage warehouse.

Professional development

* Attend and participate in coordinator training and ongoing professional development meetings.

* Attend College faculty and program meetings to contribute and share evaluation ratings of teacher candidates.

Professional Attributes

* Follow all rules and guidelines established by the district/county for acceptable Professional Conduct and Dress.

* Establish and maintain mutual respect, trust, communication and confidentiality with teacher candidates and school/district personnel.

* Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in the school sites.

* Demonstrate commitment to all learners.

* Exhibit a growth mindset towards future educators and school sites.

* Ability to be flexible and coach mentors and candidates from a strengths-based perspective.

Required Education and Experience:

* Minimum Master's Degree in an education-related field.

* Current Principal Certification preferred.

* Experience in IHE, and 3 years teaching in a K-12 setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:

* Strong communication skills

* Dispositions for technology use and collaborative, school-based initiatives.

Job Posting Close Date:

* 08/23/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

* Resume or Curriculum Vitae
* Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.