About the role
Adjunct Faculty, Developmental Reading - Department of Critical Literacies, Technology, and Multilingual Education (CLTM) College of Education
Work type: Temporary, Part Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Education
This is a part-time, adjunct position with the possibility of renewal on a term-by-term basis. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses in our reading/literacy programs. We offer two developmental reading courses for Rowan students depending on their Accuplacer score, Improving Personal Reading Skills and Critical Thinking and Reading of Academic Texts. Both courses focus on comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, study skills, and decision making across a broad spectrum of academic majors.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree or higher in literacy or reading
- A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching in P-12 settings or working with adult literacy
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic achievement, social and personal responsibility, and social justice
- Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people
- A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education
Starting Date: Open, Continuous
Contact: Questions regarding this position can be directed to Bob Eisberg eisberg@rowan.edu.
Procedure
The application must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system:https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/
All applications should include:
- A letter of application with a statement of teaching interests, experience with supervising/ mentoring other teachers
- Curriculum vita
- Graduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which speaks to teaching ability)
All positions are contingent upon need for instructors in a given semester and budget appropriations.
Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.
In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.