Job Details

The School of Education (SOE) is seeking applications for adjuncts to teach course content in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Language Education, Special Education, or Teaching and Learning. The School of Education prepares educators and supports the lifelong learning of professionals to embrace diversity and to be intellectually and ethically strong, resilient, and passionate in their work with Alaska's learners, families, educators, and communities. The School of Education offers undergraduate and graduate curricula and programs designed to prepare personnel for various professional roles related to education in a variety of learning environments.

This is an adjunct labor pool for temporary, part-time, non-benefited positions to teach credit courses. Adjunct positions are on a semester appointment basis. Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of an appointment nor does having worked one semester guarantee an offer of employment in the following semester. Applicants are hired based on the departments' needs for that semester. Salary is based on the number of previous semesters of teaching experience within the University of Alaska.

To thrive in this role, applicants must have expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content. Experience teaching college-level courses in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Language Education, Special Education, or Teaching and Learning is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree (for undergraduate courses) or Master's degree (for graduate courses) in Education or a closely related field. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting the academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage. This is a part-time, adjunct represented temporary position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/ALF-CIO.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents as part of their application:
1) Comprehensive CV
2) Cover letter that notes the department you are applying for (Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Language Education, Special Education, or Teaching and Learning), the relevance of your education and experience to this adjunct position, and the course or areas of expertise you feel you are qualified to teach.
3) Contact information for three professional references.

Additionally, please email copies of unofficial transcripts to Betty Hernandez at ...@alaska.edu. Official transcripts will be required if an offer of employment is made.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-###-####.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Betty Hernandez at ...@alaska.edu.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.