The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to teach various courses within the Division of Education, Health, and Rehabilitation and Graduate and Continuing Education. EDU 285: Diversity Issues in Education (Asynchronous Online) This course will address the diversity issues of race, culture, gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, and ability as they relate to teachers and students. The impact of diversity issues on classroom interaction and curriculum decisions and materials will be a major focus. The course will also increase students’ familiarity with culturally proactive and responsive approaches to teaching and learning, engaging with both teaching stances and strategies. EDU 405: Social Studies Methods and Global Perspectives in Elementary Education (In-person) This course addresses the design and implementation of social studies curriculum and pedagogy by focusing on the incorporation of global perspectives and the use of the methods of social studies inquiry to engage learners in elementary classrooms. This course will also include opportunities for application. EDU 420: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Multilingual Learners (Synchronous Online) This course fosters abilities to modify learning environments that support the diversity of linguistic, cultural, and social experiences of all students. Through the examination of various language acquisition methods, materials, and strategies, participants will develop toward becoming guides and advocates for multilingual learners. They will investigate their own beliefs and values as they pertain to working with people of various backgrounds with the goal that all students progress academically, linguistically, and socially. Finally, participants will develop a pedagogical understanding that effectively connects culturally situated knowledge to equitable learning experiences. This course involves a field component, usually online. EDU 502 Second Language Acquisition (Online Live) This course examines second language acquisition (SLA) theories and research as they apply to teaching and learning activities for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Key questions include: What is language? How are first and second languages learned? What are SLA theories and how do they compare to first language acquisition (FLA) theories? What are various disciplinary approaches to SLA research? What are key trends and findings in SLA research? How are SLA theories and research applicable to ESOL materials, methods, and practices? EDU 503 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Teaching Methodologies for Multilingual Learners (Synchronous Online) This course is designed with the premise that Multilingual Learners function in more than one language and more than one culture; these experiences influence and impact their learning in the classroom. Students will investigate the value of understanding the backgrounds of Multilingual Learners and how that understanding informs their teaching practices. Students will explore research-informed teaching methodologies that support learning in a second language and culture while fostering respect for other languages and cultures. EDU 504 Multilingual Learners: Equity, Inclusion, and Family Engagement (Synchronous Online) This course will help participants understand the importance of equity, inclusion, and advocacy while fostering culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) family engagement. Students will identify how culture, cultural diversity, and cultural sensitivity apply to working with Multilingual Learners, their families, and their communities. EDU 505 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Multilingual Learners (Online) This course fosters course participants’ abilities to modify and adapt learning environments that support the diversity of linguistic, cultural, and social experiences that all students bring to the classroom. Through the examination of various ESOL curricula, materials, strategies, and assessments participants will look at language literacy skills, curriculum adaptation for language minorities, and design appropriate assessments connected to learning objectives for Multilingual Learners within the curriculum. Participants will develop a pedagogical understanding that effectively connects culturally situated knowledge to equitable learning experiences. Salary: Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis, commensurate with qualifications and previous experience and in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA) contract. Part-time temporary faculty members may teach in subsequent semesters based on course funding, performance, and availability. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable University policies. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: + Lesson planning + Assignment design + Grading + Correspondence with students + Course coordination meetings + Required orientation and trainings (i.e., compliance training) Part-time faculty members teaching at the University of Maine at Farmington are required to have the appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment. This includes, but is not limited to: + Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed + High-speed internet connection + Webcam + Microphone Required Qualifications: + Master's Degree in Education or related field + Experience in classroom teaching in a K-12 setting To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload: + A cover letter, which describes qualifications, interests, and suitability for any of the position(s) + A resume/curriculum vitae + Contact information for three (3) professional references Important information to know: + Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on November 22, 2024. + We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. + Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered. + If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, the review will be at the discretion of the University. + The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings. 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