Adjunct Faculty Pool in Graduate Literacy Education

Shenandoah University’s Division of Education and Leadership invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool to teach in its online graduate Literacy Education programs. Offerings include the Master of Science in Literacy Education with concentrations in Reading, Writing, and Early Literacy, as well as the Reading Licensure Professional Studies Certificate.

These programs support educators in deepening their literacy knowledge and applying research to instruction, assessment, and professional practice. We seek faculty who bring relevant expertise, experience working with educators, and a commitment to engaging graduate-level online instruction.

Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment. Appointments are made on a course-by-course basis as programmatic needs arise.

Salary range: 2,100 to 4,000 per course

Course Opportunities:

Applicants may be considered for one or more instructional areas:

• Early literacy development, assessment, and instruction

• Reading instruction, assessment, and intervention

• Writing instruction and writing workshop

• Children’s literature

• Family literacy and home, school, and community partnerships

• Literacy field experiences and practica

Applicants should identify the areas that align with their education and professional experience.

Course Format:

• Courses are offered in an accelerated, eight-week, online asynchronous format throughout the year. Faculty maintain an active instructional presence, facilitate meaningful interaction, and provide timely, substantive feedback that helps students connect course content to professional practice.

Assignments involving field experiences, practica, or the Children’s Literature Conference may include additional supervision, coordination, or attendance requirements.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or higher in literacy education, reading, writing, early childhood education, or a closely related field appropriate to the assigned course.

• Knowledge of literacy theory, contemporary research, and evidence-based practices relevant to the applicant’s instructional area.

• Ability to help graduate students critically examine research and apply it to instruction, assessment, and their professional contexts.

• Ability to facilitate engaging asynchronous online learning and support adult learners in an accelerated course format.

• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to provide clear guidance and constructive feedback.

• Willingness to collaborate with program faculty and coordinators and teach consistent with established course objectives, program expectations, and applicable licensure or endorsement requirements.

• Commitment to an inclusive learning environment that recognizes students’ varied linguistic, cultural, and educational experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in a field relevant to the assigned course.

• Professional experience in literacy instruction, early childhood education, reading intervention, literacy coaching, writing instruction, or a related area.

• Graduate-level teaching experience, particularly in online asynchronous or accelerated courses.

• Teaching licensure and/or a reading specialist endorsement relevant to the assigned course.

• Experience supervising field experiences or practica, mentoring educators, or supporting candidates pursuing licensure or endorsement.

Approved adjunct faculty may be required to complete online teaching training prior to assignment.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. The cover letter should identify the instructional areas for which the applicant wishes to be considered and describe relevant professional, graduate teaching, and online instructional experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching needs arise.

Note: A pre-employment background check will be required.

** Authorization to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

** Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Adjunct course assignments and compensation are contingent upon enrollment levels, class size, and instructional needs. Courses with insufficient enrollment may be canceled or reassigned.

Required Experience

Minimum Salary

$2,100.00

Maximum Salary

$4,000.00