Adjunct Faculty - Education (EdD Program) job in Pittsburgh

Adjunct Faculty - Education (EdD Program)

Carlow University, a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy invites applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in multiple areas of concentration within the Doctorate of Education (EdD) program: Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Learning, Literacy, and Early Childhood Policy and Leadership. This position announcement seeks to establish a pool of applicants for each of these areas. Some positions are immediately available; others may be ongoing in future semesters as needed. Eligible candidates must have either a PhD in Education or an EdD, demonstrated online teaching experience, and experience with learning management systems. In addition to teaching, adjunct faculty provide regular online office hours to meet the student needs and promote student success.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. As ethical stewards of education, candidates must demonstrate and reflect understanding of and commitment to the mission and core values of the University and the Sisters of Mercy.

Required Qualifications
a PhD in Education or an EdD
demonstrated online teaching experience and experience with learning management systems
demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes with courses and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Attend meetings with EdD program director and graduate coordinator to become familiar with the specifics of the EdD program
Maintain all administrative/academic components of the course section, including grading of assignments, exams and activities
Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures
Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, methods of evaluation, and office hours
Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadlines
Maintain and evaluate records of students’ academic performance within the grading feature of the Learning Management System (Brightspace)
Submit final grades by the established deadlines
Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion
Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively)
Use knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to diversify teaching methods and delivery of content in instruction
Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning in all classes taught
Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning on a regular basis in all classes taught
Participate in assessment activities at course, department, and university levels to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes
Use appropriate technologies to enhance classroom or online instruction and to achieve established course objectives or learning outcomes
Regularly evaluate teaching methods and use data to continually improve instructional strategies
Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.