Adjunct, Education-Undergraduate Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Location : Nashua

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-1

Division : Academic Affairs

Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024

Description

Rivier University has a longstanding legacy of excellence in teacher preparation. Given the vitality and strength of the early childhood and elementary education programs, the Division of Education is seeking adjunct faculty members mindful of the current context of education and committed to preparing the next generation of educators to assume a leadership role in the shaping of the education program and courses for teachers as leaders. The courses in the early childhood and elementary education sequence are focused on understanding human growth and development, learning, reading and literacy, teacher leadership, positive learning environments, and the application of technology for teaching and learning.

As an adjunct faculty member, you will provide face-to-face course and online instruction through innovative teaching methods and technologies. This position provides an opportunity to shape the curriculum and teaching and learning experience for undergraduate students entering the pre-K to elementary grades in inclusive classrooms. The position requires a working knowledge of current state standards with a vision to meet the current early childhood, elementary education undergraduate students where they are, model respect, belonging, and inclusion through interaction and communication; and the ability to identify and meet student needs through identifiable learning outcomes that are effective and measurable.

Duties and Responsibilities

To create an engaging academic learning environment, means of assessment of learning performance, and development and formation of educators to be successful leaders in their own classrooms.

• Provide face-to-face and online course content in one or more areas of the core curriculum.
• Provide quality instruction, direction, mentorship and advisement of students in courses throughout the teacher preparation program.
• Provide and support processes and procedures that enhance timely and constructive feedback and assessment for tracking of student progress on rubrics.
• Respect and support for the mission of Rivier University and Division.
• Participate in the planning, preparation, and conduct of early field experiences and student teaching internships.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Supplemental Information

Application Procedure

Complete applications shall include the following :

Rivier University

Dedicated to its mission of "transforming hearts and minds to serve the world," Rivier University is guided by the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The faculty are engaged in the education of the whole person in the context of an open and inclusive academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people.

Located in Nashua, NH, just 45 minutes from Boston, Rivier University has a rich history of supporting the academic and personal success of its students, both in broad-based learning in the liberal arts and in programs of professional practice, including education, business, nursing, counseling, and psychology. Having gained University status in 2012, Rivier now has over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs, including three doctoral programs, in education (EdD), nursing (DNP), and counseling and psychology (PsyD).

Application Instructions

Candidates should send a letter of interest and experience describing teaching and leadership roles and style, philosophy, and approach; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation or contact information of three references to Ms. Colleen Mills, Office of Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Nain Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position is not eligible for benefits.