"Adjunct Faculty, School of Graduate Studies, Library Media Studies, AY 2025-2026"

Overview: Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors with interest in supervising the practicum experience of Master's Level Library Media Studies students. This includes mentoring and advising students on practicum matters, observing and evaluating student teaching, and interacting with students over their assignments through an online course management system. Occasionally, sections include high school students taking college courses through the Salem State Early College program, so experience working with high school students is highly desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities: The practicum supervisor will develop a working knowledge of the Canvas online course management system and the Massachusetts Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) teacher evaluation system developed by DESE, with the ability to keep track of assignment due dates and to correct submitted student assignments online. Canvas training will be provided. The practicum supervisor observes and evaluates each practicum student's teaching and completes the necessary forms and evaluations in a timely manner. The supervisor is responsible for advising and mentoring students on all aspects of the practicum. Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree, Teaching experience, Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality, Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising, Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services.

Preferred Qualifications: Appropriate terminal degree, College-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Experience teaching a multicultural population.

Working Location: This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions: Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and transcripts. To ensure you are assigned the highest eligible rank, you should provide the total sum of credits you have taught at the college/university level. This information can be added to your CV, cover letter, or a separate document. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. EEO Statement: The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.