Position: Adjunct Faculty, Short-term, Part-time

Department/School: Department of Teaching and Learning/ School of Education

Posting Date: August 27, 2021

Application Deadline: Open until filled;

First Review of Applications: February 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

The Department of Teaching and Learning in the School of Education, University of Redlands, seeks applications for our adjunct pool. Duties will include teaching credential and master’s level courses. We seek applicants who share our commitment to educational advocacy, social justice, and inclusive practices in teaching. The University of Redlands is a private non-denominational highly ranked university located in Redlands, California.

Applicants should have a strong grasp of course design, effective teaching strategies, and a minimum of 3 years of teaching in a public-school setting, as well as experience working with a diverse population of students. Applicants should also offer evidence of potential for excellence in university teaching and the capacity to engage with colleagues in collaborative projects.

The School of Education orients itself towards social justice practices and all of its projects are guided by our E.Q.U.I.T.Y. conceptual framework. Thus, the preferred applicant should embrace this same practices and have a culturally rich background with experience teaching diverse learners. Applicants are encouraged to identify their strengths and/or experiences in the area of inclusivity. The University of Redlands is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively encourages applications from minority and other members of underrepresented groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned masters degree or doctorate in a field related to teacher education;
• A minimum of three years teaching in a public-school setting;
• Experience working with a diverse range of adult and young adult learners;
• A strong grasp of academic content standards and evidence of effective teaching strategies;
• Familiarity with the integration of educational technologies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of exemplary teaching at the university level;
• Evidence of an understanding of course and program design principles;
• Experience/interest in online teaching;
• Demonstrated excellence in supervisory work with student teachers.

The School of Education has prepared teachers for the last 90 years. It is a graduate and professional school of education with a strong focus on personalized education and experiential pedagogy. The School is led by a dean whose clear vision and articulate commitment to P-12 education is an inspiration to the School and the surrounding community. The School is founded on the tradition of liberal arts education, which is the hallmark of the entire University of Redlands. The vision for the future of the School includes a strengthened scholarly presence and an expanded community role. Just as the School engages in preparing thought leaders for the future, so we are seeking new faculty colleagues to assist us in our transformative work.

The School of Education at the University of Redlands with its three newly structured departments (Teaching and Learning; Leadership and Higher Education; and Counseling) is at an exciting juncture. The goal is to increase both undergraduate and graduate student enrollment at our four satellite campuses as well as the main campus in Redlands. The Department of Teaching and Learning is looking forward to welcoming energetic and innovative adjunct faculty to continue to build its strong tradition of educating the best prepared teachers in the Inland Empire.

TO APPLY: Submit (a) a curriculum vita; (b) an unofficial transcript; (c) a cover letter that responds to the position criteria and also provides a brief statement of teaching philosophy, list of courses/subjects you have the expertise to teach, experiences with diverse populations, and demonstrated commitment to social and diversity inclusion; and (d) evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., letter of recommendation, teaching evaluations). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call 909-748-8040.

INQUIRIES: Inquiries can be directed to School of Education at soe_employment @redlands.edu.

INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or submitting an exemption request for medical, religious, or other reasons within sixty (60) days from your date of hire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/

SUBMISSION OF A CURRICULUM VITAE OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Experience

• 3 year(s): Teaching in a public-school setting.

Education

• Masters or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)