PT Adjunct Pool - Teacher Education

Anderson University’s Department of Teacher Education (DTE), housed within the College of Professional Studies, invites applications for adjunct teaching positions in education. Adjunct faculty are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in education.

Faculty in the DTE prepare future educators for service in public and private schools through programs leading to licensure in elementary, secondary, and special education. Adjunct instructors are essential members of our learning community who support the department’s commitment to academic excellence, professional preparation, and Christ-centered education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all scheduled classes and promote a supportive learning environment for student success.
• Maintain and distribute a syllabus for each assigned course, managing course content and requirements effectively.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance and grades in line with academic schedules.
• Assess student work and evaluate course outcomes.
• Engage in frequent communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Complete and submit all required documentation and participate in mandatory university meetings.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair or Program Director to address course or student issues.
• Courses may include educational psychology, instructional technology, special education, classroom management, assessment, curriculum and instruction, or content-specific methods.

• Master’s degree or higher in education, curriculum and instruction, special education, or a related field (doctorate preferred).
• Minimum of three years of successful K–12 teaching experience (Indiana licensure preferred).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or professional practice in P–12 or higher education settings.
• Familiarity with Indiana Department of Education standards and CAEP expectations preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of Christian higher education and to the integration of faith and learning.
• Must meet University lifestyle expectations.
• Candidates should have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application. 

The applicant should:

• Apply at employment.anderson.edu
• Provide a detailed CV
• Provide a cover letter describing their qualifications for teaching the classes.
• Download to the application: copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Complete and electronically sign the Anderson University Faculty Application

This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefit eligible position. University services provided to regular faculty and staff are extended to adjunct faculty, including;

• University anderson.edu email. Network/Canvas access.
• Parking Permit.
• Services of Cashier Window (postage, Package shipping, check cashing)
• Library Services.
• Discount on personal purchases at University Bookstore.
• Entrance into University sport events & theatre productions with University ID.
• Free use of University wellness center for Adjunct, spouse and dependent children.
• Friday $4 lunches in University Market Place during the academic year. (2025-2026)