"Fall 2024 Adjunct Faculty EDAD 912-01 "

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA: Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE): EdD Program (Educational Leadership)

Location

Moraga, CA

Open Date

Aug 02, 2024

Description

Per course adjunct faculty for the Doctorate in Educational Leadership program's course, EDAD 912-01.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. 

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications

EDAD 912 - Dissertation Research Design 3 credits

Fridays 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 6:00 -10:00 online,

Saurdays In person 11/2, 11/16, 12/7 9:00 Am- 5:00 PM

This course is an applied research course that builds on the research knowledge and analytical tools learned in previous research courses. Students will develop theoretical frameworks to explore research questions of interest. Additionally, students will explore the connections between these frameworks and quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research designs, while considering issues of validity, reliability, subjectivity, generalizability, and limitations. The focus is on applications for dissertation research design.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a master’s degree or doctorate in education, educational leadership, teaching leadership, or a related field. Candidates must also have experience teaching at the higher education level.

Preferred Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and equity, that ensures candidates understand pedagogical approaches that recognize the importance of supporting all students, especially students from historically underserved communities.  

Must be a resident of California.

Application Instructions

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or EDAD 641 or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

- Indicate interest via application to the posting

- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

- Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections

Please apply online at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/offices-services/academic-affairs/adjunct-faculty-openings

or click on the APPLY NOW button above

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.

A resume 

The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.  

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:

1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.

2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.

3. Seniority rotation above their average up to seven (7) course values.

 If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.