Job Information
Fairleigh Dickinson University Adjunct Professor Reading Specialist Program, S.O.E.--FALL 2024 in Teaneck, New Jersey
Job Summary:
Location(s): Remote
All adjunct positions require a Master’s degree in a related field and teaching experience unless otherwise indicated; candidates with an ABD , Ed.D., or Ph.D. are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines.
Seeking faculty for:
Reading Specialist Program (all classes taught remotely):
· EDUC 6491 – Culturally Responsive Children’s Literature
· EDUC 6609 – Supervised Practicum in Reading
· EDUC 6763 – Theoretical Foundations of Literacy
· EDUC 6766 – Literacy, Language, and Culture
Required Qualifications:
An earned Master’s in Education
Teaching experience in culturally and linguistically diverse and inclusive P-12 schools
Commitment to working with diverse students in early childhood, elementary, middle, or high school settings
experience teaching online synchronous classes at the graduate level
deep knowledge of language and literacy acquisition, including the challenges and obstacles that certain children may encounter to develop proficient literacy and language abilities.
knowledge, understanding, and experience teaching structured literacy methods
knowledge of and experience with literacy assessments to prevent and remediate literacy difficulties
knowledge of leadership theory and action research
ability to mentor and support reading specialist candidates, including supervising candidates’ instruction of struggling readers
experience as a literacy coach (optional)
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Status: Temporary
Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Hiring Manager: Kathryn Spence
Department: School of Education-Metro