What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Lecturer of Education position at Alma College?
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Faculty; 9 months; Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Education
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Education at Alma College, Alma, Michigan invites applications for a fixed term faculty appointment in English Language Arts Education beginning August 2025. This is a one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2025. The standard teaching load for this position is six units throughout the academic year and may include teaching in different modalities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– A Master’s degree with emphasis in English Language Arts Education or a Master’s degree in English with at least 18 credits in English Language Arts Education
– A minimum of 3 years of P-12 teaching experience
– Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
– Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– A terminal degree in English Language Arts Education
– Experience supervising student teachers
– Familiarity with curriculum development and assessment in English Language Arts Education
– Commitment to inclusion in teaching practices
– Engagement in professional development and continuous improvement initiatives
– Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations
– The department seeks a candidate who will be able to teach courses that include some of the following: PK-6 Language Arts Methods, Secondary Language Arts Methods, Teaching Reading in Middle and High School, PK-6 Literacy courses, Foundations of Education, and supervision of clinical experiences.
The Education Department at Alma College prepares knowledgeable, competent, and caring professionals who are committed to critical reflection, ethical service, and intentional leadership in a diverse world. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), our program earned CAEP’s Frank Murray Award for Continuous Improvement in 2019. Most of our graduates (95%) receive teacher effectiveness ratings of “Effective” or higher in their first year. As a small, collaborative department, we are dedicated to providing rigorous, student-centered education within a quality liberal arts environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must electronically submit an Alma College application, a cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts for all post Bachelor’s education, and the names and contact information (phone, email) of three references to the Alma College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs via the “” button below. Review of applications will begin on May 12th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
