"Adjunct Faculty in Education (English Methods) - 175203"

  Adjunct Faculty in Education (English Methods)   Category:Adjunct Faculty PositionsSubscribe: Department:EducationLocations:Loudonville, NYPosted:Apr 30, 2024Closes:Open Until FilledType:Part-timePosition ID:175203

About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast. 

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

Siena College is accepting applications for adjunct instructors to teach our English education methods course. We are seeking an instructor to teach a Summer 2024 graduate course, EDUC 512 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English. Course descriptions and meeting times are listed below: 

EDUC 511: Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English. The primary objective of this class is to prepare you to teach English at the 7th - 12th grade levels. This field includes, but is not limited to, New York State and national frameworks for language arts, instructional techniques and strategies, designing and locating instructional materials, planning, implementing, and evaluating lessons and units. The class emphasizes methodology, curriculum planning, unit and lesson planning, and classroom management. It is assumed that students will be able to apply English subject matter knowledge to their new learning in the field of pedagogy.

EDUC 511 is set to meet from July 9 to August 16, 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Classes are in person.

For more information about the Education Programs at Siena College, visit our website: https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/ 

Salary $1,287.50 per contact hour

The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Requirements:

Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education or related field and exhibit a commitment to undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. Demonstrated knowledge of New York State and national teaching standards required. Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for 3 professional references through the Interview Exchange portal used by Siena College.