Adjunct Faculty in Literacy, Educational Foundations, and Technology

Grand Valley State University

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Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus) Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

GVSU is looking for part-time adjunct instructors to teach the following course in the Literacy Educational Foundations and Technology Department: EDF 115 – Introduction to Education. An exploration of schooling in America.

Qualifications for EDF 115 (Introduction to Education):

  • A Master’s degree in Educational Foundations, Teacher Education, or closely related field.
  • At least 18 hours of master’s level coursework in history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, or politics of education, teacher education, curriculum and instruction etc.
  • Knowledge of the way schools work, and the professional roles and responsibilities of educators, principles of teaching and learning, including social and cultural factors that shape learning outcomes.
  • Record of successful teaching at the p-12 level.
  • Record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level.
  • Effective verbal, written. and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to teach using multimedia modes of instruction, including online and hybrid formats.

If you have questions, please reach out to lftdept@gvsu.edu.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

About this role

Summary

Teach introductory education course focusing on schooling, social factors, and teaching methods.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty in Literacy, Educational Foundations, and Technology

Experience level

master's degree and teaching experience

Industry

education

Location requirements

Grand Rapids, MI; remote teaching possible

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master's degreeteaching experiencemultimedia instructiononline teachingsocial and cultural knowledge

Preferred skills

online and hybrid teachingp-12 teachingpost-secondary teaching

Specializations

literacyeducational foundationstechnologyteacher education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

On-site City

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Remote City