VTSU Online Instructor – EDU-3265-SO01: Literacy Pedagogy with Practicum

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Education course during the Fall 2026 semester between 10/19/2026-12/6/2026.  This online course will be taught 100% online using Canvas, and has been fully developed in Canvas, including all content, assignments, assessments, and required materials.  The instructor will not be responsible for designing or building the course shell

Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Education course during the Fall 2026 semester between 10/19/2026-12/6/2026.  This online course will be taught 100% online using Canvas, and has been fully developed in Canvas, including all content, assignments, assessments, and required materials.  The instructor will not be responsible for designing or building the course shell

Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.

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Part-time, Adjunct Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary instructional responsibilities involve facilitating the existing Canvas course rather than creating new content. Duties include actively engaging with students, responding substantively to each student’s weekly discussion board posts, providing timely and substantive feedback, grading, holding virtual office hours as needed, and maintaining a supportive online learning environment.  Additionally, VTSU Online instructors are obligated to adhere to the VTSU Online Standards that address instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations, and assessment of student work.

Course # & Name: EDU-3265-SO01: Literacy Pedagogy with Practicum

Credits: 3

Course description:

This course focuses on language and literacy development at the K-2 level. Students will develop, teach, and assess lesson plans for equitable, inclusive classrooms. Topics addressed include critical literacy and language development as it relates to reading, writing, and speaking. Students will be placed with a licensed teacher for a 60-hr practicum at the Grade K-2 level.

Qualifications:

As this course is aligned with Vermont educator licensure requirements, the instructor is expected to have a working understanding of relevant Vermont licensure standards and to support students in meeting those expectations through the course activities and assessments.  Candidates must possess at least a master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses is required, along with demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory.  Experience with Canvas is preferred. 

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Compensation is dependent upon online teaching experience (within and outside of the Vermont State Colleges System) and bargaining unit status; the starting range is between $1000-1250 per credit. 

The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws.  In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.

DATES: 10/19/2026-12/6/2026

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