Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): MAT K-6 Licensure

<div><b>Position Overview: </b>Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.</div> <div> </div> <div><b>Course Description: </b></div> <ul> <li>A variety of content courses: Content and Methods of K-6 Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health and Movement</li> <li>A variety of foundational courses: Introduction to Teaching Children, Effective Teaching, Psychology of Learning and Teaching in Schools, and Inclusion in Diverse Classrooms </li> </ul> <div><b>Class Dates/Times: </b>Course dates will fall between our fall semester dates of 9/8/2026- 12/23/2026</div> <div><b>Pre-Written Course: </b>Yes</div> <div><b>Modality: </b>Online, synchronous in the evenings (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM); day of the week are TBD</div> <div><b># of Credits: </b>3 credits per course</div> <div><b>Total Compensation: </b>$1,000 per credit</div> <div> </div> <div><b>Program/College: </b>College of Education; Master of Arts in Teaching with K-6 Licensure </div> <div> </div> <div><b>Course Instruction Responsibilities:</b></div> <div> <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"> <li>Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.</li> <li>Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.</li> <li>Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.</li> <li>Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).</li> <li>Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.</li> <li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li> <li>Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.</li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div><b>Qualifications:</b></div> <ul> <li><b>Education Required: </b>Master’s in related subject area</li> <li><b>Education Preferred</b>: Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) preferred</li> <li><b>Experience Required: </b>Have or have held a professional teaching K-6 license and have at least five years of K-6 teaching experience. If the candidate has a master’s degree (no terminal degree), they must have at least 10,000 hours of experience in the field.</li> <li><b>Experience Preferred: </b>N/A</li> <li><b>Additional Certifications/Licensures: </b>N/A</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><b>Supplemental Information:</b></div> <div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-43b3190a-7fff-7a7f-bbd0-03452eb3c43a"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. </span><br> <br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.  </span><br> <br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.</span><br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">  </span><br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.</span><br> <br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.</span><br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">  </span><br> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation.  Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound.  Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></span></span></span>CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-43b3190a-7fff-7a7f-bbd0-03452eb3c43a"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions</span></span></span></span></p> </div><br>

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