Adjunct Instructor (Curriculum and Instruction)

Prairie View A&M University

Adjunct Instructor (Curriculum and Instruction)

Job Title
Adjunct Instructor (Curriculum and Instruction)

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 the school district, (2) the instructor for the college courses and mentor teacher training, and (3) the instructional coach for their teacher candidates admitted into the Teacher Education program.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

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.
  

Instructor

• Teach 1 - 2 course sections each semester, including 1 section of the student teaching course.
  
• Maintain regular communication with program faculty.
  

Instructional Coach for teacher candidates

• Supervise one cohort (n = 10-25) of teacher candidates.
  
• Ensure accurate entry of performance assessment ratings.
  

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:

• Master's Degree in an education-related field.
  
• Ph.D. preferred.
  
• 3 years K-12 and or Higher Education experience.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
  
• Dispositions for technology use and collaborative, school-based initiatives.
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled
  

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 936-261-1730 or [email protected] 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.