Adjunct, Education & Special Education Program (Birth – 2)

Overview

The Adjunct Instructor works with the Program Chair and Lead Course Instructor to teach program courses. The Adjunct Instructor is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and advises and supervises master’s degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, and demonstrates scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate course sections (on campus and online) in one or more of the following areas:

• child/adolescent development;
• assessment;
• teaching students with disabilities;
• literacy instruction;
• mathematics and science instruction;
• educational technology;
• history and philosophy of general and special education
• Courses are pre-designed in a standard format. Participation in an Adjunct/Full Time Instructors’ Learning Community is expected.
• May supervise candidates during clinical practice.
• Support program advisement for candidates.
• Uphold the missions and values of Touro College and the GSE.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required, earned doctorate preferred, in Curriculum, Instruction, Special Education, or related field
• Current certification in Early Childhood Education and in Special Education
• Successful classroom teaching experience, Birth – Grade 2, of diverse students
• Successful graduate-level teaching experience, face-to-face and/or online
• Successful leadership experience
• Experience in course and program design
• Successful experience supervising degree candidates in clinical field placements, if assigned for clinical supervision
• Commitment to culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy
• Knowledge of NYSED teacher certification examinations
• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas and Zoom

Travel

• Occasional travel to Program Meetings at Touro College locations.

Maximum Salary

USD $4,000.00/Sem

Minimum Salary

USD $3,500.00/Sem

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
• Annual Holiday Schedule
• All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
• Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
• Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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