<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Siena University is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a cross-level undergraduate and graduate Fall 2026 social studies education methods course: EDUC 481 Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms - Social Studies (undergraduate level) and EDUC 515 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Studies (graduate level). This course is required for all teacher education students pursuing certification in adolescence social studies education.</p> <p>The course will be offered in the Fall 2026 semester on Tuesdays from 5:00-8:00 pm.</p> <p>EDUC 481: Instructional Theory and Practice (Social Studies). This course, which considers the theory and practice of effective instructional practices in diverse classrooms, will focus on the components of instruction and will be practice-oriented and performance-based. Additionally, this course provides prospective teachers with a framework to help them reflect on and improve their student teaching experience. Consequently, students will study Danielson's Framework for Teaching and use it to analyze their success within the four domains of planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Emphasis will be given to the understanding and application of the New York State Student Learning Standards in inclusive subject area classrooms. Such topics as unit planning and lesson planning, motivation, inclusion, diversity, teacher expectations, questioning skills, feedback strategies, methodology, technologies, and evaluation and assessment will be studied. The prospective teacher will develop and practice behaviors and strategies characteristic of effective teaching. Attention will be given to ways to place middle and high school students in more active roles as learners. Students pursuing Siena's teacher certification program will be required to successfully complete a forty-hour field experience in inclusive classrooms at the secondary level (grades 7-12).</p> <p>EDUC 515 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Studies: The methods course aims to discover the answer to the following question: As teachers, how can we produce dynamic units, lessons, activities, and assessments for our diverse twenty-first-century learners that show them what it means to think as they engage in our discipline? This course will develop the skills necessary to create effective, meaningful curriculum that elicits student curiosity, deepens understanding of disciplinary concepts and literacy, and engages adolescents in learning. The course goal is to help novice teachers work towards proficiency in lesson design, instructional delivery, and assessment that meets the needs of all learners.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education or a related field and exhibit a commitment to undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. Demonstrated knowledge of New York State and national social studies learning standards required. Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred. A background screening will be required.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salary $1,333.34 per contact hour</p> <ul> <li>The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. </li></ul> <p>Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from underrepresented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.</p> <p>Siena University 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.</p> <p>All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for 3 professional references.</p>