Saginaw Valley State University
Location
Lexington, Massachusetts
Instruct undergraduate courses in teacher education, covering subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and special education. Provide field course instruction and placement supervision for students.
Requires a Master's degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education and three years of successful prek-6th grade classroom experience. Experience with Canvas LMS and college-level teaching is preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. These part-time positions become available in Fall 2025 for a variety of on-campus undergraduate courses, including classroom management, elementary literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, early childhood, special education, technologies in elementary educational settings, and field course instruction and placement. Applicants should indicate their educational background and work expertise related to teaching using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), as well as their availability for on-campus instruction.
Master's degree or equivalent (e.g., completion of graduate level specialist program with experience as curriculum specialist/coach) in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading, or other related field. Three years of successful classroom experience as a teacher within prek-6th grades.
College-level teaching experience and/or student-teaching supervision and/or field supervision. Experience with curriculum alignment and assessment, and experience using Canvas as an online learning management system. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS: Curriculum vitae and cover letter that outlines teaching experience and areas of certification. Contact information for three professional references. About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, SVSU STANDS OUT through our employee experience: Our work culture, values, and mission. Excellent retirement package and employee benefits. Professional development to support and grow employees. Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees through programs and gym memberships. Rewarding and recognizing employees' achievements.
Market context
Classroom teacher openings in Massachusetts are often driven by school staffing needs, student support priorities, and subject-area coverage. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong communication, classroom management, and the ability to meet state and district expectations; in this listing, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save candidates research time. Before applying, review the certification, schedule, and any required documentation to confirm you meet the posted qualifications.
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