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School of Education-RC – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (23003120)
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 instructors 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 ensuring
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 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:
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].
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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
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae
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