Data-Driven Literacy Assessment– Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Education

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an online adjunct faculty member for the online division in the College of Education. Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees, TESOL and special education.

As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction in an online format, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction, we’d like to hear from you. 

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: Data-Driven Literacy Assessment

Reading/Literacy specialist candidates are immersed in K-12 literacy assessment for current teaching professionals. This course equips candidates with the skills to support teachers in developing, selecting, and interpreting assessment data to enhance student reading abilities through screening, intervention, remediation, and monitoring progress. With a focus on students requiring additional support, including English learners and those exhibiting signs of dyslexia, candidates will learn to communicate assessment results effectively to various audiences

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance, and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:

• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom.
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes.
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications: Please read carefully and ensure you meet qualifications before submitting your application.

• Preferred: Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or Instructional Leadership or Elementary Education or Doctorate in Learning and Teaching or Doctorate in Teaching Innovation or Doctorate in Literacy or Doctorate in Reading or related field AND valid state teacher certification.

• Minimum: Masters in Education or Curriculum and Instruction or Literacy or Reading or related field AND

• a valid state teacher certification with an endorsement in reading or a reading specialist certificate AND

• two areas of exceptional expertise.

• All instructors must have a minimum of five years of experience as a K-12 educator.

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