Adjunct Faculty , Teacher Education (Social Studies)

Job Title:
Adjunct Faculty , Teacher Education (Social Studies)

Full or Part Time:
Part
time

Hours:
10

Exempt:
Yes

Supervisory Org:
Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special
Education (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for
adjunct faculty position teaching elementary social studies methods for the 2026-2027 academic year. This part-time positions become
available in Fall 2026 for undergraduate in-person courses.

We seek a colleague who has taught social studies at the elementary level
and possesses diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills in methods for teaching social studies in powerful, purposeful, culturally
responsive ways. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate level, completing related grading and accreditation
assessments, and working in collaboration to ensure consistency amongst sections of coursework.

Applicants should indicate their
educational background and work expertise related to teaching using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), as well as their
availability for on-campus instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., completion of
  graduate-level specialist program with experience as curriculum specialist/coach) in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special
  Education, Reading, or other related field.
• Three years of successful classroom experience as a teacher within pre-k to 6th
  grades.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the
  essential duties of the position with or without accommodations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College-level teaching
  experience and/or student-teaching supervision and/or field supervision.
• Experience with curriculum alignment and assessment, and
  experience using Canvas as an online learning management system.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed
  inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of
  Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall
not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended
to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a
similar kind or level of difficulty.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS:

• Curriculum vitae and cover letter that
  outline teaching experience and areas of certification.
• Contact information for three professional references.

About
SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000
students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment
for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU
emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their
senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other
component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region,
partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle
school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public
health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that
has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The
average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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