Job Title

Adjunct Instructor (CUIN Educational Diagnostician)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Curriculum And Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

This part-time position will serve as the Education Diagnostician Instructor for the Educational Diagnostician Certification Program. The Adjunct Instructor will report directly to the Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction. The Department is especially interested in candidates with a deep interest in teacher development and applied research, with rich professional experience guiding and overseeing educational diagnosticians in P-12 setting with a demonstrated commitment to the use of research to advance access.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Teach in the graduate-level educational diagnostician program.
Serve as a representative and recruiter for the educational diagnostician program.
Keep records, post grades, submit attendance reporting, and mentor students.
Post and maintain regular office hours.
Ensure that candidates are prepared for the appropriate state certification exams (235 TExES Exam).
Ensure course alignment with the TEA educational diagnostician program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational leadership
or a closely related field.
Educational Diagnostician Certificate.
8 years of P12 school experience focused on professional or teacher development.
Experience as a higher education instructor.
Special Education instruction.
Expertise in the theory and practice of improvement science; adult learning in applied settings, and empirically testing developmental change in practice and teacher outcomes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and oral communication skills
Dispositions for technology use and collaborative, school-based initiatives.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of Texas Education Agency policies regarding teacher preparation.
Experience in teaching in a teacher preparation program (emphasis on special education and educational diagnostician certifications).
Experience in advising candidates.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education.
3 plus years delivering professional development to teachers with multifaceted backgrounds.
Experience in interfacing directly with the Texas Education Agency.
Experience at multiple levels of teaching and school leadership.
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, and service.
Required Licenses and Certifications as an Educational Diagnostician:
Special Education certification.
Strong analytical skills in curriculum development and online learning systems.
Passion for and commitment to student support
Proven organization and project management skills.
Represent the department in a positive and professional manner in all settings.
TTESS or P12 school administrators and special education certification.
Supervision of educational diagnosticians.

Job Posting Close Date:

Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.