Adjunct - Education (Special Appointment Faculty)
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Adjunct - Education (Special Appointment Faculty)
Location
HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Faculty - Adjunct Faculty
Department
OOC, School of Education
Job Number
01799
Closing
Continuous
Description
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Description
Job Summary:
Teaches general education courses and specialized elementary and secondary
curriculum, instruction, and assessment courses at the undergraduate and
graduate level.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in education or related field.
Two years post graduate experience in education and/or teaching in K-12
school settings.
Desired Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in education or related field.
Licensure or experience as an elementary or secondary education 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:
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United State. Visa
sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work
during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
This position may be considered an essential position with report to
work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or
evacuation.
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 driver's license and a
personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle.
Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background
check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policy.
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.
Demonstrate a sincere interest and ability in undergraduate and graduate
teaching in a multicultural environment, a promising record of
scholarship, and a desire to involve undergraduates and graduate students
in the scholarship of teaching.
Faculty should have an interest and/or demonstrated record of active
involvement in faculty/student extracurricular activities (e.g., club
organizations, program-wide presentations), program review, and community
service.
Must submit tuberculosis clearance upon hire.
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 a 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.
Hawai'i 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. Hawai'i
Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with
disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on
candidates selected for employment.
We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation
in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive
compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
01
Do you have a Master's degree in education or related field?
Yes
No
02
Do you have two years post graduate experience in education and/or teaching in
K-12 school settings?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Hawaii Pacific University
Address
Waterfront Plaza
500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 4-545
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone
808-544-0243
Website
https:// www. hpu.edu/jobs
