Adjunct Professor- School Of Education

• The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the • liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, • located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical • Center, and museum district, is seeking applicants for an adjunct faculty position to • teach various undergraduate courses in the department. Any and all faculty hired • through this position will also work closely with the Associates of Applied Science in • Pragmatic Studies program in Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies, • and adjuncts will be encouraged to teach in both programs.

SUMMARY:• Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the BAAS Social Innovation & • Human Service curriculum. Classes are only offered as in-person format and will take • place on UST campus during daytimes and evenings in Houston, TX.• The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, • knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION:• A Master's degree is required with a minimum of 18-credit hours (graduate) in • education and all related fields, especially special education/exceptionality, • criminology/law, business, psychology, sociology, computers/IT, health, political • science, history, statistics and research, communications, and human services. Special • attention is given to applicants with experience in working with students who have • learning differences.

EXPERIENCE:• Teaching experience at any level, specifically with students who have learning • differences. Must also have the ability to teach in a face-to-face format and have • demonstrated excellence in teaching.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Must have knowledge and training related to working with students who have • learning differences (state teaching certification is not required)• Must be able to teach in-person on the Houston campus.• Must be familiar with Office 365.• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively • with a diverse student population.• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.• Must have experience with, or be willing to obtain training in, Universal Design for • Learning (UDL).• Must demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered • environment.

• To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for • the position; curriculum vitae; philosophy of teaching; official transcripts, two • professional references, and a statement concerning alignment to the mission of • Catholic higher education in light of Ex corde ecclesiae.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer