Per course adjunct faculty for the Single Subject Teaching Credential program's course, SSTE 554-02
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
SSTE 554 02- Foundations of Adolescent Literacy (3 Units)
Moraga Campus: Meets THURSDAYS, 4:45pm - 7:30pm on campus
August 31-December 18, 2026
This course will explore Adolescent Literacy through the lens of secondary curriculum. We will specifically address the integration of reading and writing across content areas, academic language, vocabulary instruction, comprehension strategies, and digital literacy. We will explore how various disabilities (e.g. dyslexia,....) can impact literacy instruction and explore ways to meet the needs of these students. We will address the literacy needs of English Language Learners, speakers of non-dominant varieties of English, students with disabilities and youth who are developing 21st century literacy skills. We will specifically look at ways to develop students’ capacities as effective readers, writers, listeners and speakers through asset based pedagogies
Instructors are sought with teaching experience in the Social Sciences, Math, Art and PE, among others. Selected instructors will work closely with the faculty teaching the general methods portions of the course.
Requirements to teach this course:
At least four years experience teaching in a Title I secondary public school with majority students of color within the past 10 years. Subject area of expertise/credential should be specified in the resumé.
Experience teaching and utilizing the latest research-based strategies in critical pedagogy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and/or funds of knowledge/community cultural wealth.
Effectively uses multiple pedagogical strategies including: community building activities; Socratic Seminars; heterogeneous groupwork.
Does not rely only on lecture and discussion-based teaching techniques in 50% of teaching
Has used alternative forms of assessment (performance, presentation, and/or multimodal) with secondary students and can guide teacher candidates in the development and use of standards-based assessments.
Masters degree, preferably in Education or the Subject Matter Discipline
Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught this course, or SSTE 154/254, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:
- Indicate interest via application to the posting
- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021
- Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections
Please apply online at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/offices-services/academic-affairs/adjunct-faculty-openings or click on the APPLY NOW button above
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
A resume
The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:
1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.
2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.
3. Seniority rotation above their average up to the maximum units allowed.
Candidates must perform all course-related work within the State of California.
Salary: $6,480 - $10,308 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here
If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.
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