Chicago, IL, USA
412 days ago
School of Education, Part-Time Adjunct
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Job Title School of Education, Part-Time Adjunct Position Title School of Education, Part-Time Adjunct Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Part-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Location Code SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A) Department Name SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities The School of Education (SOE) at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for part-time instructors to teach in the SOE’s Teaching and Learning (T&L) program area during the 2022-2023 academic year and beyond. The T&L program runs Loyola’s CAEP-accredited teacher education program, TLLSC (Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities). Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to urban education and dedication to serving a historically minoritized student population consistent with Loyola’s commitment to advancing social justice through transformative education.Credentials, background, and teaching experiences in the following areas are typical areas of need within our program:
Elementary education (grades 1-6) with experience literacy and/or social studiesPreschool (ages 3-5) and early elementary (K-2) teaching Middle grades (5-8) and secondary (9-12) education, including content area instruction in areas such as mathematics Culturally responsive and anti-racist pedagogy, along with a social justice lens on educational psychology, child development, and educational policy.Serving culturally and linguistically diverse populationsSpecial education (PK-21) Supervision of internship experiences (we are also seeking experienced educators who can support our students during their final one-year internship

Teaching up to six credit hours courses or modules per semester. Undergraduate field-based courses are typically offered during the morning, with university-based courses offered in the late afternoon or evening. Graduate courses typically take place in the afternoon and evening. Courses (2-3 credit hours) are offered in university classrooms, while modules (1-6 credit hours) are field-based learning experiences which primarily are taught within partner sites. Enrolled students are pursuing Illinois teaching licensure in early childhood, elementary, secondary, and/or special education. Supporting our existing partnerships with schools and community agencies through collaborative on-site work with teachers and administrators to support field-based teaching and learning. Collaboration with T&L chairs and faculty in ensuring consistency and quality across sections and semesters. Part-time faculty receive resources and support from faculty leads, chairs, and program coordinators in order to become familiar with our program, syllabi, assignments, and systems/technology. Face-to-face instruction. Note that our teacher education programs are largely face-to-face or hybrid in format (and not solely online), so PT faculty would ideally be available to teach on Loyola’s campus and to visit partner sites where indicated. Field experiences are directly supervised by faculty, who typically visit school sites with their class. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Earned Master’s or Doctorate in appropriate area(s) of education 3+ years of experience as a Preschool-Grade 12 educator in an area of need listed above Current or previous state educator licensure Successful prior work in teacher education

Preferred Experiential Qualifications: Urban education experiences and in efforts to address social justice Supervision or field-based work with practicum students and/or interns Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Minimum Qualifications: Earned Master’s or Doctorate in appropriate area(s) of education 3+ years of experience as a Preschool-Grade 12 educator in an area of need listed above Current or previous state educator licensure Successful prior work in teacher education

Preferred Experiential Qualifications: Urban education experiences and in efforts to address social justice Supervision or field-based work with practicum students and/or interns Open Date 06/28/2022 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date for fall teaching positions is August 15th, and January 1st for spring teaching. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a brief cover letter that explains interest in and fit for this position, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three professional references, and (5) a 1-2 page statement outlining their envisioned role in advocating for social justice and equity as a teacher educator.

Application material should be submitted to: https://www.careers.luc.edu. Make inquiries to: TLLSC@luc.edu 

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/20750 Job Number TBD Organizational Location PROVOST Posting Details Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/15/2022 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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