"Part-Time Faculty- Teaching Comprehension (Fall 2025)"

School of Education is seeking an individual to teach RED 613 Teaching Comprehension (3 credits).

Course Description: Theory, research-based concepts, instruction, materials, assessment, and programs for teaching comprehension. Integrated into the course are an emphasis on instructional coaching and using technology to promote comprehension development.

Qualifications: Masters degree in Literacy or closely related field.

Job Specific Qualifications: Discipline-specific certification and extensive experience in the field highly preferred. College teaching preferred. K-12 reading/literacy teaching experience desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Participating in departmental meetings or workshops.
• Provide student proficiency data for accreditation bodies (if required)
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Application Instructions: For full consideration please submit a resume. To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110531

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