<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Adjunct Instructors in the Department of Educational Leadership provide high-quality instruction in graduate-level courses aligned with the department's mission to prepare educational leaders for diverse school and organizational contexts. This position is part-time and filled on an as-needed basis depending on program enrollment and departmental needs.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Teach assigned graduate-level courses using current pedagogical methods and maintain accurate records of student performance and grades.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain effective and timely communication with students, department chair, and university personnel.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties may be assigned to support departmental and university needs.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Desired Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A graduate degree (master's or higher) in Educational Leadership, School Law, or a closely related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated expertise in educational leadership or related subject matter.</p> </li><li> <p>Commitment to excellence in teaching and student success.</p> </li></ul> <p>Desired Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related discipline.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated expertise in educational leadership or related subject matter.</p> </li><li> <p>Commitment to excellence in teaching and student success.</p> </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Key Competencies:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to design and deliver engaging, rigorous, and relevant instruction for adult learners.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in implementing innovative and effective teaching strategies in online and hybrid environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational.</p> </li><li> <p>The role requires the ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate effectively in virtual and face-to-face settings.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage professionally with students, colleagues, and community partners.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize technology for teaching, assessment, and administrative tasks.</p> </li></ul> <p>Job Conditions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Instruction occurs in online settings.</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible scheduling based on course assignments and departmental needs.</p> </li></ul>