Adjunct Faculty - Education Department

Department: Education

Reports To: Chair

Salary Range: $2,100 per 3 credit course OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued, and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of the title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

SUMMARY: Applicants submitting applications are applying to be part of the adjunct pool of instructors. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not automatically accepted to teach at Washington Adventist University. Decisions to hire applicants are made at the discretion of the department.

PRIMARY DUTIES: Classes leading to baccalaureate degrees in Liberal Studies: Early Childhood Education/Special Education and Elementary Education/Special Education are often taught by adjuncts currently enrolled in the field. Classes in reading, both elementary methods and secondary, are in need of a reading specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree. Experience in the area for which they are applying. State Certification preferred. Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom. Prior college or university teaching experience preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university’s philosophy and mission. LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.