Adjunct Faculty-Education, Literacy & ENL/Bilingua

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

PAF/Position Details

Position Details
Position Title 
 Adjunct Faculty-Education, Literacy & ENL/Bilingual & Educ Tech
Position Status 
 Adjunct
Tenure 
 Non-Tenured
Rank 
 Lecturer

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 Adjunct Faculty needed in one or more of the following education specialties: Reading Specialist, Bilingual/ESL/ENL Education, Instructional Technology
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education. Responsible to model, teach and promote the unit standards for the Department of Education as a critical transformative educator, a multicultural educator and a social justice advocate.

-To teach in person or online one or more classes in Reading/Literacy Education, Emergent Bilingual Education, or Educational Technology

-Availability to hold office hours and meet with other faculty members and department chairs or directors when necessary
Minimum Qualifications 
 Previous teaching experience with P-12 and adult learners in the subject matter applied for. Credential/coursework/degree in the area of subject matter applied for (Reading/Literacy, English as a New Language/Bilingual Education, or Educational Technology). Terminal degree preferred, master's degree considered with extensive experience. Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with appropriate endorsements preferred. Experience in P-12 educational settings and with instructional technologies preferred. Experienced in using technologies such as Learning Management Systems (Blackboard) and online/high flex teaching, as well as data management.
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Preferred Qualifications Current and active knowledge in appropriate content areas; working knowledge of the requirements for endorsement and credentialing in the area applied for; demonstrated experience with and commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations; able to support/mentor pre-service and in-service teachers and other education professionals. Experience appropriate to the position applied for: ESL/ENL/Bilingual - experience working with emergent bilinguals and TESOL standards, with proficiency in a language in addition to English preferred. Reading/Literacy - reading specialist experience and familiarity with ILA standards. Technology - experience with technology education and familiarity with ISTE standards.
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Adjunct; varies

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 F00374
Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 No
Special Instructions Summary 
 Please also submit a copy of your transcript for your highest degree earned.

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.