Job detail
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Exceptional Student Education
Barry University
Location
Miami Shores, Florida
Quick overview
Teach undergraduate courses in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Exceptional Student Education across various delivery formats. Collaborate with Program Directors to develop and execute course content while providing supportive feedback to adult students.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in education is required, with a Doctoral degree preferred for higher-level courses. Candidates must have applied field experience and proficiency in Learning Management Systems like Canvas.
postgraduate degreeTime ManagementStudent EngagementCurriculum DesignClassroom LeadershipCanvasLearning Management SystemsAdult EducationStudent AdvisementAcademic FeedbackEducational Communication
Job description
- Summary Barry University’s Department of Education and Leadership provides quality education in a caring environment for the adult student population.
- In addition to the campus in Miami Shores, we have satellite sites throughout Florida.
- The Adjunct Faculty member will teach courses in the undergraduate programs at locations in Miami Shores and/or Online.
- Courses are delivered in several formats, including synchronous/online, hybrid, and face-to-face.
- We are currently seeking adjunct faculty to add to our roster of contract faculty for assignments on an as-needed basis for the following Undergraduate Programs: Department of Education and Leadership: Essential Functions Courses are delivered in the hybrid and face-to-face formats, and terms are either 7 or 16 weeks in length (depending on program and course).
- Class times vary but are generally two times a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday in person (Main Campus, Miami) during the day from 9-4 pm.
- Online courses are taught once a week for 2 hrs. on the designated day of the week, usually from 6-8 pm.
- Adjuncts are responsible for consulting with respective Program Directors in the development and execution of the course, as well as additional responsibilities outlined in the faculty handbook.
- Qualifications/Requirements Master’s degree in education (Elementary, Early Childhood, ESE, or related field required).
- Doctoral degree in the discipline of graduate teaching preferred for MS/EdS courses and required for PhD or EdD courses.
- Capacity to clearly communicate and articulate educational-related content and provide meaningful, supportive feedback to students.
- Balance authoritative classroom leadership with an empathetic approach to student support.
- Must be skilled in designing course lectures and discussions that keep students engaged.
- Must have excellent time management to meet grading deadlines, submit final grades, and comply with departmental protocols.
- Applied experience in the field is required.
- Must be able to meet students before and after class for advisement.
- Prior college-level teaching experience with an adult student population is preferred.
- Must be technologically proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
- Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence.
- Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs.
- Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.
- The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life.
- The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.
- Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status.
- This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University.
- Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations.
- Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment.
- Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment.
- No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement
- Training And Development
- Wellness Programs
- Spirituality In The Workplace
