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Adjunct Instructor, Literacy Education

Employer
University of Northern Iowa
Location
College of Education

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Faculty Jobs
Education, Teacher Education
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Adjunct Instructor, Literacy EducationRequisition # 51867If you seek information or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422. For deaf or hard-of-hearing use Relay 711.


Position Basics
Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor, Literacy Education
Job Category:
Faculty
Type of Position: Temporary
Full Consideration Date: Monday, June 24, 2019
Advertising Started on: Thursday, June 13, 2019
College: College of Education
Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Salary
Salary: $1,664.00/hr - $1,664.00/hr

Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Part Time
Service Schedule: Academic Year
Position Description:
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Curriculum and Instruction seels a temporary faculty member in the division of Literacy Education. The applicant’s duties will include teaching with a focus on literacy assessment and evaluation related to the K-8 Reading Endorsement, Literacy Minor and/or Master’s Degree for Literacy Education. The State Reading Endorsement is offered on campus and online with the support of the UNI Literacy Clinic Director. Courses may be offered in both formats over the academic year (fall, spring, and summer possible). Teaching may involve duties such as arranging school sites, program evaluation, course assessments, assigning student matches for tutoring, supervising UNI students, providing timely feedback, and preparing current materials related to literacy assessment and instruction. For full consideration, applicants should submit complete materials by June 24, 2019.
Education Requirements:
Masters degree in Literacy or related field (e.g. elementary education, teaching) is required.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications include demonstrated expertise in Literacy assessment and instruction (e.g. graduate degree or emphasis in literacy, Reading Recovery training, Reading Endorsement K-8/5-12, literacy coaching); knowledge and/or experience in working with diverse PreK-12 populations to support literacy achievement, and 3 years teaching experience PreK-8 or commensurate.
Desirable Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include earned doctorate in Literacy or a related field; experience working with diverse populations; experience supervising / teaching college-level students face to face and/or online; and demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, school/ community representatives, and parents.

Online Application Required Documents
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Professional References:
Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.

Number of References: 3
Cover Letter:
A plain text cover letter is required.

Contact Information

Attention: Your curriculum vita should not be sent to the contact below. The curriculum vita will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:
Sarah Vander Zanden - robin.dada@uni.edu
Schindler Educ Ctr 107
Phone: 319-273-7270

Organization

About UNI

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.

One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News and World Report has continuously ranked UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities.

The university's attractive size, nearly 12,000 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. In addition to offering an exceptional undergraduate education, UNI provides a number of distinctive master's, specialist and doctoral programs. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education create a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.

Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes.

For more information, visit www.uni.edu.

Community

The University of Northern Iowa is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls and Waterloo are friendly, affordable communities located approximately 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information, visit our Community Information page.

Employee Benefits

The University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs.

The benefits staff at the University of Northern Iowa manages the comprehensive benefits package, available to all eligible employees of the university. Benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. The university currently offers health, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible-spending accounts and retirement plans as core benefits to eligible employees. In addition, the university also provides other benefits and services to help enhance employees' quality of life.

Company info
Telephone
319-273-2503
Location
027 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls
IA
50614
US

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