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School and Society: Part-Time Instructor
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Mar 12,
2024
Deadline:
The Urban Teaching Residency (UTR) program at Penn Graduate School of Education is an in-service teacher
education program that offers students the ability to earn a master’s degree and/or teaching certification while working full-time. UTR is
organized around issues of equity, social justice, and anti-racism as well as research-based frameworks of teaching and learning.
UTR
seeks an instructor who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring
that enhances the work of the program and attracts and retains a diverse student body. We are seeking an instructor for School and Society
(see the course description below).
School and Society, (Virtual or In-person, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025): This course provides
students with an opportunity to investigate the philosophical underpinnings, social context, and current discourse of education and
schooling in the United States. By historically linking the development of educational initiatives to notions of power, nation building, and
citizenship, this class furthers an understanding of the assumptions about the purpose of education within this democratic nation, and its
role(s) within our current social and political climate. Discussions of differential access to power and resources are central to this
class, providing a forum for critically exploring educational policy, teaching practices, and the purposes of education that are intimately
connected to the social stratification and reproduction.
Responsibilities:
Design course syllabus, assignments, lessons, and
activities to meet course and program goals
Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students
Assess
student progress and provide timely and constructive feedback
Collaborate with other instructors and program leadership to ensure a
cohesive learning experience
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance
Communicate
effectively with students, colleagues, and program leaders
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Master’s degree
(required)
Previous K-12 teaching experience is required (experience teaching in urban schools preferred)
Previous
undergraduate or graduate level teaching is required (experience teaching comparable courses is preferred)
Knowledge of subject
matter
Commitment to UTRs mission to promote anti-racist and social justice oriented teaching and learning grounded in an
asset-based approach to local communities and stakeholders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt
teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners
Application Instructions
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and
resume/CV and the names and contact information for three references to [email protected]
with the subject line “Part-time Instructor Application.” Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will
be contacted. References will not be contacted until the interview stage.
University of Pennsylvania is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/142738
The University of
Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other
legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421
Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803
(TDD).
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