Teacher Education - Elementary Education Literacy/Writing (El Ed 435) - Adjunct Instructor

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Job Title: Teacher Education

• Elementary Education Literacy/Writing (El Ed 435) - Adjunct Instructor

Job Classification: Adjunct Faculty

• Teaching

Posting close date: October 25, 2024

Start date of this position: January 2, 2025

Required Degree: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred. Degree must be in elementary or early childhood education, or similar, from an accredited university. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

• Expertise in elementary and/or early childhood education literacy and writing methods (K-6).

• Successful experience as a licensed K-6 elementary classroom teacher, minimum 4 years experience preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach elementary education writing methods course (El Ed 435).

• Participate in university, college and department faculty meetings as requested.

• Meet appropriate dress and conduct standards as required by the university.

• Preference for candidate who has availability to teach daytime classes (8am

• 4pm).

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration. Must be willing to teach the course in person, on the BYU-Provo campus.

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Information required at the time of application

• Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application

• Please attach your Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.

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Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

BYU Mission Alignment:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it ¿bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel¿ (Spencer W. Kimball).