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Job description
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty
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.
Worksite address
takoma park, MD, 20913, US
Who can apply
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