Methods and Strategies for Teaching English Language Arts– Traditional Ground Campus – College of Education

• Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus 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 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 in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.
• Why Work at GCU: Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance 401(k) Employee Perks and Discounts Gym and Fitness Center Canyon Health & Wellness Center GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ: Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026) Course: Methods and Strategies for Teaching English Language Arts Teacher candidates will build foundational knowledge on how to use concepts from reading, language, and child development to teach and assess reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills using differentiated and standards-based instruction.
• From this foundational knowledge, teacher candidates will create opportunities for students to practice academic language and literacy across subject areas.
• Teacher candidates select, adapt, and implement research-based methods, instructional strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and inclusive practices to individualize meaningful and challenging learning for students, with an emphasis on literacy.
• Emphasis is placed on using a variety of data to monitor learner needs, reflect on student learning, and guide future instruction.
• What You Will Do: Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions Engage students in learning course objectives and topics Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
• Qualifications (Make sure to read carefully before you apply): Preferred: Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or Doctorate in Instructional Leadership or Doctorate in Elementary Education or Doctorate in Learning and Teaching or Doctorate in Teaching Innovation.

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Masters in Education or Masters in Elementary Education or Masters in Curriculum and Instruction AND2 areas of exceptional expertise All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in elementary education AND a minimum of three years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher or elementary instructional specialist or 1-8 team lead or 1-8 department chair or elementary curriculum coach or new teacher mentor of 1-8 teachers AND at least six graduate credits in English Language Arts methods courses. Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review: Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees. Any applicable licenses/certifications #GCUAdjunctFaculty #ColangeloCollegeOfBusiness #GCUPhoenixCampus #MakeADifference #InstructorCareer #HigherEd #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.