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Adjunct Instructor of Education

Category: Adjunct Faculty Subscribe: Locations: San Antonio, TX Posted: Nov 30, 2016 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 79229

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About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.

OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

Job Description:

The School of Professional Studies Education Department at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio invites applications from qualified individuals to teach undergraduate and graduate education courses.

Courses in several topic areas may be available, including the following:

Bilingual Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Special Education

Literacy and Reading

ESL

Requirements:

Applicants must hold an earned Master's or Doctorate degree in Education or a related field; must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of current best practices in the specific fields of:

Bilingual

ESL

Reading Literacy

Curriculum and Instruction ( including teacher education and pedagogy)

Special Education

Qualifications:

Background in education or previous teaching at the university level preferred.

Texas Teacher Certification preferred.

PK-12 classroom teaching experience preferred.

Willingness to teach courses in a variety of formats including traditional, weekend and online.

Must be student centered.

Must demonstrate outstanding presentation/teaching skills.

Must incorporate technology and model best teaching practices.

Additional Information:

For questions about the position contact: Dr. Alycia D. Maurer, Chair, Department of Education.

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE

Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www. dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Application Instructions:

Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment (must indicate topic area applying for on the application section "position applying for"; e.g. if applying to teach Special Education courses, indicate Special Education on academic application) and attach the following : letter of Interest denoting position for which applying, Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae, Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying, and a listing of three professional references. For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time. Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.