Grand Canyon University Looking for Adjunct – Distance Learning Capstone – Online – College of Education at Phoenix, AZ Full Time

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an online adjunct faculty member for the online division in the College of Education.  Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees,  TESOL  and  special education .

As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction in an online format, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.  If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction, we’d like to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.  Other main responsibilities include the following:

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Doctorate in Educational Technology or Doctorate in Instructional Technology or Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or Doctorate in Instructional Design or Doctorate in Distance Education or Doctorate in Distance Learning or Doctorate in a related field AND valid state teacher certification AND at least 3 years of full time PreK-12th grade classroom teaching experience.
• Exceptional Expertise: Masters in Educational Technology or Masters in Instructional Technology or Masters in Curriculum and Instruction or Masters in Instructional Design or Masters in Distance Education or Masters in Distance Learning or Masters in related field AND valid state teacher certification AND exceptional expertise to include a minimum of two items from the following criteria: 1. Is enrolled in a terminal/doctoral degree program with a minimum of 18 credits successfully completed. 2. Has minimum of 4 years experience as a board member on two or more boards related to content areas. 3. Has been recognized with two or more awards for their expertise in content area. 4. Has over 3 publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 7 years. 5. Holds a minimum of 4 years experience in leadership position within their respective professional association. 6. Have a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the field for which they would be assigned a course. 7. Hold certifications in their respective content area above and beyond degree credentials. 8. Holds or has held a position as a director or higher (Exec Director or Assist VP or VP or Superintendent or C-level) in the work setting for a minimum of 8 years in the area related to the course. All instructors must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher or technology specialist or director of technology AND At least 18 graduate credits related to assessment or evaluation or performance-based assessment AND At least 6 graduate credits related to instructional technology or curriculum and instruction or instructional design or educational technology.

Before submitting your application please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
• Any applicable licenses/certifications

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