University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Part-time Faculty Position with a focus on reviewing and writing scholarly literature
Position: Part-time
instructor
Appointment: Part-time instructor for Summer 2023
Description: The
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in The School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a part-time instructor to
teach EDUC 3009 Supervised Practitioner Inquiry. We seek an individual dedicated to advancing equity and justice through excellence
in teaching and committed to practice and engagement with communities.
The candidate would teach in a vibrant community in the
School of Education, at a time of great excitement, synergy, momentum, and action, particularly in relation to our explicit commitment to
education equity and justice. Our commitment to educational equity and justice is visible in an integrated set of cultural drivers for how
we interact with each other and in how we facilitate the development of innovative programs, policies, and practices that advance
educational, social, and human rights for all. As a School, we are committed to determining sustainable ways to disrupt and transform
long-standing patterns of inequity and injustice in education. We value collaborative work that is not constrained by rigid boundaries, but
that is committed to the interconnections of equity and justice among departments, centers, and institutes in the School of Education and
with the many partners at the university, and in various regional, national, and K-12/global communities. The School’s mission/vision can be
found at the following link: https://www.education.pitt.edu/about/equity-and-justice .
The position reports to the Chair of the
department. Hiring is on a single-semester basis dependent on school needs. Part-time instructors must facilitate an environment where
active learning is encouraged and where students and instructor collaboratively learn and develop knowledge of course materials.
Professional responsibilities of a part-time instructor include but are not limited to, the following: teaching a course(s), preparing
appropriate course materials, and maintaining a professional educational environment. The syllabus must include all policies and aspects of
the course(s). Part-time instructors are required to maintain one scheduled office hour per week per course.
Curriculum
responsibilities include assisting with designing, developing, writing, and revising course curricula and syllabi, assisting with insuring
intellectual integrity of curriculum and syllabi, and ensuring that all courses taught follow standard syllabus format.
The
pay for teaching a 3-credit course is $4,027 paid in 4 payments on the last working day of each month of the term. Part-time faculty will
have access to our Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, University email, faculty resources on the Pitt portal, and the university
libraries.
Qualifications:
Required:
1. Earned doctorate or master’s degree
(depending on the level of the course) in education or a closely related field;
2. Demonstrated commitment to equity and
justice
3. Potential for or proven excellence in university-level teaching
Preferred :
Experience reviewing and writing about scholarly literature. Excellent writing and critical thinking skills.
Application Process: The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, please submit
an application and curriculum vitae. Submit materials online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ .
For questions about the position or the School of Education, email [email protected].
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is
crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and
maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and
unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality
of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt
constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit
coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.
Assignment Category Part-time temporary
Campus
Pittsburgh
Required Attachments Curriculum Vitae
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