Adjunct faculty in Education - Business Methods - Siena University

Job Description:Siena University is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a Fall 2024 business education methods course, EDUC 481 Instructional Theory and Practice for Business. This course is cross-listed with the graduate-level EDUC 517 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Business.EDUC 481 Instructional Theory and Practice (Business). This course, which considers the theory and practice of effective instructional practices in diverse business and marketing classrooms, will focus on the components of instruction and will be practice-oriented and performance-based. Additionally, this course provides prospective teachers with a framework to help them reflect on and improve their student teaching experience. Consequently, students will study Danielson's Framework for Teaching and use it to analyze their success within the four domains of planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Emphasis will be given to the understanding and application of the New York State Student Learning Standards. Such topics as unit planning and lesson planning, motivation, inclusion, diversity, teacher expectations, questioning skills, feedback strategies, methodology, technologies, and evaluation and assessment will be studied. The prospective teacher will develop and practice behaviors and strategies characteristic of effective teaching. Attention will be given to ways to place middle and high school students in more active roles as learners. Students pursuing certification through Siena's teacher preparation program will be required to complete a forty-hour field experience in inclusive classrooms at the secondary level (grades 7-12). EDUC 481 is set to meet in person from 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursdays for the Fall 2024 semester.EDUC 517 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching BusinessThe methods course aims to discover the answer to the following question: As teachers, how can we produce dynamic units, lessons, activities, and assessments for our diverse twenty-first-century learners that show them what it means to think as they engage in our discipline? This course will develop the skills necessary to create effective, meaningful curriculum that elicits student curiosity, deepens understanding of disciplinary concepts and literacy, and engages adolescents in learning. The course goal is to help novice teachers work towards proficiency in lesson design, instructional delivery, and assessment that meets the needs of all learners.For more information about the Education Programs at Siena University, visit our website:https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/Requirements:Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education or a related field and exhibit a commitment to undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. Demonstrated knowledge of New York State and national business teaching standards required. Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred. A background screening will be required.Additional Information:Salary $1,333.34 per contact hour* The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from underrepresented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.Siena University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.Application Instructions:Please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for 3 professional references.A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.