The Department of Professional Studies in Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty to cover EDUC pre-student supervision and teaching School Law for the Fall 2026 semester. The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service have prepared them to serve all IUP students.

Teaching:

Successful candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses offered in person, online or through distance education, or at one of our other locations.

Courses may include:

EDUC 342

Continues to develop and refine competencies that relate to individual major fields of teaching through university-based instruction as well as participation and teaching in a preK-grade 12 school field experience. Also incorporates strategies and techniques for the delivery of instruction to all students, including those with special and English language learning needs. May be repeated for students seeking dual certification.

EDUC 442

Required of all teacher certification students. Includes an overview of legal principles that apply to special areas of education. Must be taken before student teaching. Responsibilities Other duties involve participating in departmental committees and advising students. The successful candidate may be asked to work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education asynchronously and/or synchronously through zoom technology.

Required:

• Master's degree in education
• Experience teaching in basic education, or experience teaching in educator preparation program(s).
• Ability to supervisor in-person in local schools during daytime hours.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Faculty members are expected to: Teach courses assigned by the department chair in accordance with departmental, college, and university scheduling requirements. Conduct classes for the required contact hours each academic term and administer final examinations or equivalent assessments as required. Present course content effectively using instructional methods appropriate to the discipline and learning objectives. Evaluate student performance accurately, fairly, and in a timely manner. Perform activities associated with laboratory instruction, fieldwork, studio courses, clinical assignments, or other experiential learning environments, when applicable. Maintain expertise in the discipline through ongoing scholarly, research, creative, and/or professional activities. Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, profession, and community, as appropriate. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders in both written and oral formats. Adhere to university policies, academic standards, and professional expectations.