PART-TIME/ADJUNCT FACULTY

The Alder Graduate School of Education (GSE) is generating an applicant pool of temporary, part-time, adjunct course instructors to teach graduate-level courses in our master's and teacher preparation programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. The work supports a practice-based residency model that integrates theory and practice in partnership with TK-12 schools in historically underserved communities. We are seeking candidates for the Summer, Fall, and Spring terms in various formats (e.g., asynchronous online, synchronous online, in-person, co-teaching) and in the various California locations we serve. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until open positions are filled.

See full job description here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2ABlQnpiPP-O4bVP40HDCuIUE5ZBO2bNQQcGx-spRM/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.mdio4bt1rdbh Essential Duties & Responsibilities Course instructor duties include: Teaching graduate-level courses. Course planning and preparation. Meeting with and supporting residents through office hours and other mechanisms of course-related support. Grading. Collaborating with Alder GSE staff, faculty, and leadership. Summary of Basic Qualifications Doctoral-level degree preferred; a Master's-level degree in relevant fields is also accepted. Deep expertise and experience in P-12 education and the course content area(s). Expertise must demonstrate an asset, diversity, equity, and justice-based pedagogical approach orientation. Prior higher education or teacher education instructional experience is preferred but not required. Must be a California resident. Compensation (Per Unit) $2,657 per unit for instructors with a Doctoral degree or a content-specific terminal degree appropriate to the course. $2,310 per unit for instructors with a Master's degree. Preferred deadlines for course consideration are:

Summer:

March 14th

Fall:

June 27th

Spring:

October 17th The 2026-2027 academic year applicant pool will close on December 12th. How to Apply If interested, please apply at this link: https://alder.my.site.com/interest/adjuncts See full job description here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2ABlQnpiPP-O4bVP40HDCuIUE5ZBO2bNQQcGx-spRM/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.mdio4bt1rdbh