Job Description

Lakeland University, a liberal arts institution, seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach Online undergraduate Education courses in Reading beginning in the fall, 2026 term.

EDU 382 Reading Teaching Techniques - 3 semester credits

Course Description:

The interactive nature of reading and reading instruction, developmental stages of reading, reading strategies, and effective instructional technologies, including phonics are covered. Students learn to design, implement, and evaluate effective reading programs to meet a wide range of student needs for early childhood, elementary, and middle school students. Participants are expected to apply theory and research to classroom practice through a clinical experience in reading with a one-on-one tutoring experience of at least five (5) hours.

Pre-requisite: EDU 100 - Introduction to Education and admission to the Education Program.

EDU 382L Reading Teaching Techniques Lab - 1 semester credit

Course Description:

Students seeking certification in Elementary and Middle School (K-9) are required to pass the Foundations of Reading Test in order to be endorsed for licensure. This course will review topics and concepts specifically related to the test and will also discuss test taking strategies.

Location:

Online Only

Term Dates: August 24 - November 19

Schedule:

EDU 382 is online (asynchronous) with no assigned live class time.

EDU 382 Lab is online in a Face-to-Face LIVE format scheduled Monday evenings from 6:00 pm - 7:10 pm each week. (Central Time)

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess, at minimum, a master's degree in education, a license in reading education and minimum of 3 year's teaching experience.

For consideration, please apply now and include a current resume or CV and pdf of graduate transcript. Review of applications will begin immediately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach undergraduate courses in education.
• Work with full-time faculty and deans to understand and employ activities that meet course learning objectives.
• Administer and/or develop coursework (assignments, projects, in-class learning activities, exams) that meets and assesses course learning objectives.
• Responds in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
• Use university technology as directed.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an equal opportunity employer/educator.