AD139 Adjunct Faculty for Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (Temporary)

Title: AD139 Adjunct Faculty for Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (Temporary)

State Role Title: Faculty - Adjunct

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership within the School of Education at Norfolk State University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty within the Master of Arts in Teaching program, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2025. We seek candidates that are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or eligibility for licensure with the Virginia Department of Education in a PreK-12 area.

1. Teach online and on-campus graduate courses in Teacher Education.
2. Engage in exemplary face-to-face instructional delivery.
3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use the university’s learning management system (Blackboard Ultra).
4. Collegially engage with students, staff, and other faculty members.
5. Meet university deadlines for submitting grades and other reports.
   
   Please note: Successful candidates must be available to teach both evening on-campus courses and online courses.
   

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possess doctoral degree in education or closely related field.
2. Hold a current Virginia Professional License with a minimum of five years of experience as a classroom teacher in PK-12 setting.
3. Demonstrate potential to effectively use a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra or similar).
4. Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching.
5. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and empathy toward all students.
   

Additional Considerations

1. Has experience teaching in higher education.
2. Possess knowledge of InTASC Standards and CAEP Standards.
   

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Uploading an unofficial doctoral transcript is required for consideration. A cover letter expressing interest in the position and addressing the qualifications is highly recommended.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material not accepted

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

EEO Statement

Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status.  NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.