Job Title Adjunct Instructor Part-Time (Education and Science) 5 positions Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Curriculum And Instruction Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is seeking a dynamic and experienced adjunct faculty member to teach graduate courses tailored to both the Master of Education and Master of Science degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in education and to contribute significantly to their professional development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in training new and seasoned educators on creating highly managed, organized, and effective learning environments at both classroom and school levels, with a focus on increasing student engagement, learning, and academic achievement, particularly within historically marginalized communities. Responsibilities: + Design and deliver graduate-level courses that delve into foundational principles of schooling, effective instructional planning, assessment strategies, and broader factors influencing educational practice, with a particular emphasis on promoting academic achievement within historically marginalized communities. + Facilitate discussions and activities focused on enhancing instructional practices and educator development across various career stages, from educators to instructional coaches, emphasizing the creation of environments conducive to academic success for all students, especially those from historically marginalized backgrounds. + Incorporate assessment strategies aimed at measuring student progress and informing instructional decision-making, emphasizing practical application in real-world educational settings to drive academic growth and close achievement gaps. + Provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students as they navigate the complexities of curriculum design, instructional practice, and educator development, with a specific focus on fostering fair and all-encompassing learning environments that support academic excellence for all learners. + Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and instructional practices within the department, drawing from recent research and best practices in the field to promote academic achievement. Required Education & Experience: + A doctorate degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field. + Extensive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and educator development, preferably within K-12 educational settings, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting academic achievement, particularly for historically marginalized communities. + Demonstrated expertise in education theory and practice, with a focus on creating highly managed, organized, and effective learning environments to increase student engagement and academic success for all learners. + Experience working with the student populations and educators at various career stages, with a commitment to fostering an all-encompassing learning environment that support academic growth. + Proficiency in integrating effective instructional strategies into teaching and learning activities to enhance student engagement, learning, and academic achievement. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing school culture, curriculum development, instructional practices, and educator development, with a focus on promoting academic achievement. + Ability to effectively utilize various instructional planning and assessment strategies to support the student populations and educator needs, with an emphasis on addressing the unique challenges faced by historically marginalized communities. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with graduate students, colleagues, and educational practitioners, fostering collaborative efforts to promote academic success. + Commitment to staying informed about the most contemporary research and practices in the field of education, with a focus on strategies to enhance academic achievement historically marginalized students. + Proficiency in curriculum evaluation methodologies, including formative and summative evaluation, and the ability to apply these methodologies to assess and improve curriculum effectiveness. Preferred Qualifications: + Recent work in the K-12 field, with a focus on educator development and promoting academic achievement for historically marginalized communities. + Familiarity with state certification requirements and standards. + Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the field of education and contribute to scholarly publications. + Membership in relevant professional organizations and active participation in professional development activities. Job Posting Close Date: + 08/23/24 Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. + Resume or Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu . Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. 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