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Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education, Beginning Academic Year 2024-2025 (POOL POSTING)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Ohio University’s Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for adjunct positions that become available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses and copy of teaching license as other documentation.

Please include the campus or campuses of choice in the cover letter: Eastern (St. Clairsville), Chillicothe, Lancaster, Southern (Ironton) and Zanesville.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.

Successful candidates may be required asked to teach at other campuses or through various delivery modes.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education, Beginning Academic Year 2024-2025 (POOL POSTING)
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Ohio University’s Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for adjunct positions that become available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses and copy of teaching license as other documentation.

Please include the campus or campuses of choice in the cover letter: Eastern (St. Clairsville), Chillicothe, Lancaster, Southern (Ironton) and Zanesville.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.

Successful candidates may be required asked to teach at other campuses or through various delivery modes.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number 20162479F
Job Description
Ohio University invites applicants for adjunct instructors to teach on the regional campuses (Eastern, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Southern or Zanesville) in undergraduate courses for the Early and Middle Childhood program who can teach theory and practice courses, as well as support clinical instruction.

Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in-person (face-to-face) ECEE 3300 (Methods of Teaching Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Education), ECEE 3801 (Play & Creativity in Early Childhood & Elementary School), EDTE 2000 (Learning and Human Development), ECEE 2500 (Learning to Read: Theory and Practice), ECEE 3110 (Reading to Learn: Content and Practice), ECEE 3120 (Using Reading Assessments to Inform Instruction) and EDEC 1600 (Introduction to Child Development).

For detailed course information, view description and learning outcome information in the Undergraduate Catalog (https://catalogs.ohio.edu).

There may be a future possibility for various delivery modes including in person/face-to-face, hybrid or via technology.

This is a part-time position eligible for sick leave and retirement benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Early or Middle Childhood Education or related field at the time of application.

Current or prior teaching license.
Preferred Qualifications
At least three years of relevant and recent K to 9th grade classroom experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of theory and research-supported best practices for teaching and learning.
Department STHRN Education
Pay Rate
Standard rates for per credit compensation.
Job Open Date 04/22/2024
Posting Close Date
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.
Employment Type Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)
Job Category Instructor
Months 3 month
Planning Unit Regional Higher Education
Work Schedule
Campus Southern, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Zanesville, Eastern
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Gail Hayes/hayesg@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
  4. Unofficial transcripts
  5. Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants for Details)
Optional Documents
  1. Actual or proposed course syllabi
  2. Teaching philosophy statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
    • www. ohiouniversityjobs.com
    • www.higheredjobs.com
    • www.ohiomeansjobs.com
    • The Athens Messenger
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Ohio University employee
    • OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
    • Employment Agency
    • Posted Announcement
    • Professional association
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
    • OTHER
  2. * Are you a former employee of the Regional Higher Education planning unit who accepted the early retirement incentive program (ERIP) in Spring 2018? If so, have you been provided a letter from a planning unit representative inviting you to apply for this position?
    • Yes, I was an ERIP Participant, and I have received an invitation to apply
    • Yes, I was an ERIP Participant, but I have NOT received an invitation to apply
    • No, I was not an ERIP Participant
  3. * Please indicate your highest level of education achieved in Early Childhood Education or a related field
    • No degree
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree with some graduate coursework
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD or other terminal degree
  4. * Please indicate your level of teaching experience in a higher education environment
    • No experience
    • Less than 1 year
    • At least 1 year, but less than 3 years
    • At least 3 years, but less than 5 years
    • 5 years or more
  5. * Do you have at least three (3) years of relevant experience in an early primary setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have a current licensure in Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Please indicate the campus (or campuses) that you are considering for employment: Chillicothe Lancaster Eastern Southern Zanesville

    (Open Ended Question)