Northwestern College Hiring for Master of Education Adjuncts (online) at Orange City, IA Full Time

Northwestern College is seeking highly qualified applicants to teach online graduate courses in its M.Ed. in educational administration + principal endorsement, early childhood and special education programs. The programs are developed according to Iowa educational standards and approved by the Iowa Department of Education. Northwestern has a thriving online Master of Education program that focuses on relevant content, high engagement, faith integration and authentic learning experiences. The education department at Northwestern uses a “teacher as servant” model that prepares teachers to do God’s work in the world at public and private pre-K-12 schools. Online faculty teach 8-week courses remotely using Blackboard.

Job description:
Engage students through active online discussions and collaborative learning experiences

Provide rich and timely feedback on student assessments

Regularly interact with students outside of the traditional workday

Facilitate academic, personal and spiritual growth

Interact and collaborate with full-time NWC content area faculty

Minimum requirements:
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from a regionally accredited institution, doctorate in education preferred, for the master’s in educational administration and special education programs

Master’s degree for the early childhood program and special education endorsement programs

Minimum of 3 years work experience leading a preK-12 school

Superior written communication and interpersonal skills

Experience teaching and learning in the online environment preferred

Adept with technology, including the Internet, learning management systems and Microsoft Office programs. Blackboard experience a plus.

Must own a reliable portable computer with Internet connection

Flexible schedule; must be willing to work with students outside of the traditional workday

Highly self-directed

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants from the following states will be considered: California, Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, South Dakota, Texas and Washington.

The candidate will exhibit a love of Christ and an embrace of the Gospel, and support the college’s mission as expressed in our Statement of Christian Identity, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. Northwestern identifies as Reformed in commitment, evangelical in engagement and ecumenical in spirit. We view these Christian theological perspectives as complementary and draw from the strengths of each perspective in fulfilling our mission. Northwestern College seeks to more fully reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to [email protected] and complete the application online (below). Only applicants who submit all required documents will be considered. Please note that applications from job search sites including Indeed will not replace the requirement for a completed Northwestern College application.

Northwestern College seeks to more fully reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.

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