What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, Teacher Education position at Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment?
Title: Adjunct Instructor, Teacher Education
Area: School of Education
Department: Teacher Education
Telework Availability: On-campus Position
Employee Classification: Adjunct Instructor
Appointment Percentage: 50
Months per year: 4.5
Salary Range: $1,485 per credit for MA/MS; $1,686 per credit for Ph.D. or Terminal Degree.
Review Date: 05/4/2026
Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No
At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.
Job Purpose
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking adjunct instructors in the School of Education, specifically for (undergraduate) ELL Endorsement and (graduate) MA-TESOL courses. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, classroom presence, and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and be available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed depending on the course, program and department). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions
Degree in the area of expertise the adjunct is applying to teach in (or a closely related field): MA for undergraduate courses and PhD for graduate courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Physical & On-Campus Requirements
In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week
Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)
Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)
Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)
Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)
Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)
Required Application Materials
Area: School of Education
Department: Teacher Education
Telework Availability: On-campus Position
Employee Classification: Adjunct Instructor
Appointment Percentage: 50
Months per year: 4.5
Salary Range: $1,485 per credit for MA/MS; $1,686 per credit for Ph.D. or Terminal Degree.
Review Date: 05/4/2026
Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No
At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.
Job Purpose
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking adjunct instructors in the School of Education, specifically for (undergraduate) ELL Endorsement and (graduate) MA-TESOL courses. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, classroom presence, and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and be available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed depending on the course, program and department). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.
- This is a pool for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.
Essential Functions
- Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair)
- Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines
- Prepare, plan and teach assigned courses
Degree in the area of expertise the adjunct is applying to teach in (or a closely related field): MA for undergraduate courses and PhD for graduate courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a classroom setting.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience using classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity and inclusion.
Master's Degree
Physical & On-Campus Requirements
In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week
Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)
Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)
Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)
Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)
Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)
Required Application Materials
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
Salary : $1,485