Eduction Adjunct Instructor - Oklahoma Baptist University

Christian Career Center
Shawnee, OK
Category Education
Job Description
The McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University seeks to hire an adjunct instructor to teach 3 to 9 credit hours per semester of education undergraduate and graduate level courses. The instructor will assist undergraduate teacher education candidates and graduate level education students in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to assist K-12 students in reaching their potential.

Requirements

  • Masters in an education field such as curriculum, instruction, education leadership, special education, or a content specific area
  • A minimum of three years teaching in the K-12 setting, preferably in special education and/or at the secondary level
  • InTASC Standards
  • National standards specific to area of specialty
  • Demonstrate strong pedagogy with respect to curriculum and instruction
  • Current research related to specific academic field/specialty area
  • Understand various teaching strategies, learning theories, and instructional methods to effectively engage students with diverse learning styles
  • Able to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriate
  • Familiarity with course design, curriculum development, and assessment practices, ensuring that learning objectives are met, and students' needs are addressed
  • Proficiency in using a variety of teaching methods (e.g., lectures, seminars, case studies, group projects) to promote active learning and engagement
  • Proficiency in using educational technologies (e.g., learning management systems, online tools, digital resources) to enhance teaching and facilitate learning
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Integration of faith and learning
  • Develop course learning outcomes and assessment that align with program learning outcomes and curriculum maps
  • Create assessment rubrics that effectively measure course outcomes
  • Work effectively with other faculty members, staff, and administrators on departmental and institutional projects, research collaborations, or curriculum development.
  • Balance teaching, research, advising, and administrative duties, effectively managing deadlines and maintaining productivity
  • Organizational skills are necessary for course preparation, grading, meeting research milestones, and handling academic responsibilities
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