Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Education: Middle & Secondary (TEMS)

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Education: Middle & Secondary (TEMS)

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

10

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Middle/Secondary Education & Educational Leadership (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Educational Leadership/Teacher Education: Middle and Secondary (TEMS) department invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach TEMS, including Community, Planning and Assessment, Multilingual Learners Workshop, Disciplinary Literacy Foundations, and other methods courses.

These part-time positions are available for Fall 2026, and responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate level and Accelerated Certification with Residency (ACR) program in hybrid, in-person, and online formats. Applicants should indicate their educational background and work expertise related to online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), as well as their availability for on-campus instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or equivalent in a middle and secondary-education related field
• Three years of successful classroom experience as a teacher in 5th-12th grade classrooms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College-level teaching experience
• Experience with curriculum alignment and assessment
• Experience using Canvas as an online learning management system

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS:

• Curriculum vitae and cover letter that outlines teaching experience and areas of certification
• Contact information for three professional references