Part Time Faculty for Educational Partnerships and Experiences

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: 18 days ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Part Time Faculty for Educational Partnerships and Experiences at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.


Position Purpose:

We are searching for experienced Part-Time Faculty, for our main campus location in Detroit. The Educational Partnerships & Experiences unit is part of the Teacher Education Division within the College of Education at Wayne State University. Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions:

Educational Partnerships and Experiences is seeking experienced PK-Grades 12 teachers to work as Part Time Faculty in one of two general capacities: (1) Teach a clinical course for students enrolled in their exploratory field placement and (2) Serve as a University Supervisor for teacher candidates placed in a formal PK-Grade 12 school site.


Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree in the field of education.

At least 5 years of teaching experience in either early childhood centers in the US and/or P-12 US schools.

US State teacher certification/licensure in a certification area offered by Wayne State University.

Commitment to educational equity and the pursuit of social, emotional, and academic success of all students.

Ability to utilize technology/course management tools to support student success.

Effective written and oral communication to support student success.

Demonstrated knowledge and use of current and best instructional methods in the classroom.


Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching in urban schools. Experience as a cooperating teaching and/or university supervisor. Experience with culturally responsive teaching practices. Experience with mentoring teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers.


School/College/Division:

H02 - College of Education


Primary department:

H0250 - Teacher Education


Employment type:
  • Temporary Employee
  • Job type: Full or Fractional Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Hourly Wage
  • Hourly rate: To be determined

Working conditions:

Normal faculty environment.


Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 5
  • Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.


Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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