Adjunct School of Education

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Teaches general education courses and specialized elementary and secondary curriculuminstruction and assessment courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Location: On-site instruction at HPUs downtown campus sites (Pioneer Plaza Waterfront Plaza)

Compensation:
$1050 - $1150 per credit hour
Commensurate with qualifications experience and skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in education or related field.

Desired Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in education or related field.
• Licensure or experience as an elementary or secondary teacher.
• Meaningful engagement in related scholarship.
• Master teacher or well recognized for competence in the teaching field.
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse learners
• Expertise in the use of educational technology for teaching and learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus-based and school-based colleagues.

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPUs winter break if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid drivers license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days evenings and weekends.
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Models best professional practices in teaching(85%)

• Develops a syllabus of course activities and assessments of learning that meet the requirements of the course description and established institutional state and professional standards.
• Plans and delivers individual class sessions that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Maintains records on student participation and performance and assigns course grades in a timely manner.
• Evaluates teacher candidates performance on established program assessments and submits assessment results in a timely manner.
• Integrates in-depth knowledge of content area teaching and learning into instructional practice.
• Exhibits intellectual vitality in sensitivity to critical issues in education.
• Demonstrates the proficiencies outlined in professional state and institutional standards;
• Incorporates appropriate performance assessments into coursework
• Integrates diversity and technology throughout coursework field experiences and clinical practices.
• Values candidates learning and adjusts instruction appropriately to enhance candidate learning.
• Understands assessment technology uses multiple forms of assessments in determining effectiveness and uses the data to improve practice.
• Recognized as outstanding teachers by candidates and peers across campus and in schools.

2.Models best professional practices in scholarship(10%)

• Demonstrates scholarly work related to teaching learning and field of specialization.
• Aligns scholarly work with the mission of the unit and institution.
• Actively engages in inquiry that ranges from knowledge generation to exploration and questioning of the field to evaluating the effectiveness of a teaching approach.

3.Performs other related duties as assigned(5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.
  
  
  

This description is not designed to list all activities duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race color national origin sex disability age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

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