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Location: Loudonville, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Positions Posted On: Thu Apr 25 2024 Job Description:

Siena College is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach a summer 2024 graduate course, EDUC 540: Psychology of Teaching with Lab. See course description and meeting times below. Note, this position is for the EDUC 540 Teaching Lab.

EDUC 540: Psychology of Teaching with Lab. The Psychology of Teaching is a foundational introduction to teaching: audience, planning, instruction, basic concepts, standards, classroom management, assessment, motivation, discipline, and ethical and professional considerations. Theories of learning and memory applied to instruction; models and research on teaching in secondary schools. Includes thematic analysis of relevant teaching topics such as special needs, differentiated instruction, human development, and foundations of education. In Psychology of Teaching Microteaching Laboratory graduate students prepare and present several lessons using a variety of instructional models. Models include anticipatory sets, discussion concepts, skills and inquiry with attention paid to themes such as special needs, differentiated instruction, literacy, second language, learners and service learning. Lessons are digitally recorded and critiqued by peer-coaches and laboratory faculty.

EDUC 540 is set to meet from July 8 to August 16, 2024 on M/T/TH/F 1:00-5:00. Classes are in person.

For more information about the Education Programs at Siena College, visit our website:

https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/

Salary $1,287.50 per contact hour

The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements:

Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education or related field and exhibit a commitment to undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. Demonstrated knowledge of New York State and national teaching standards required. Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.