AD057 Adjunct Instructor of Elementary Education (Temporary Multi-Hire)

Title: AD057 Adjunct Instructor of Elementary Education (Temporary Multi-Hire)

State Role Title: Adjunct - Faculty

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

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 Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education (EESE) within the School of Education at Norfolk State University invites applications for the Adjunct Instructor of Elementary Education position, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2025. We seek candidates that have expertise in curriculum development and instruction for elementary school learners, inclusive classroom environments, and research-based best practices in elementary education.

Norfolk State University’s Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education (EESE) is housed in the School of Education. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused upon working with children in P-12 school settings as well as community and agency programs.

Adjunct faculty will be expected to:

•  Teach courses in the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree programs in     Elementary Education
• Advise students as required
• Contribute to curricula development in the department
• Hold office hours as designated by the University for adjunct faculty
• Meet with the Department Chair for delineated departmental meetings

Minimum Qualifications

To teach master’s level courses, an earned doctorate (Ph.D. /Ed.D.) in Elementary Education or related field from an accredited college or university is necessary. To teach undergraduate courses, an earned masters or education specialist degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college or university is necessary. Candidates should have evidence of or demonstrated potential for inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level that builds engaging, relevant, and authentic learning experiences for students.

Additional Considerations

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching experience at the college or university level and considerable practice with face-to-face and online course delivery modalities.

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.

Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must be completed using the following link https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?query=norfolk+state+univer and contents are to include:
1. Cover Letter
2. State Application
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Transcripts (Official due upon hire)
5. Letters of Recommendation (3) upon hire

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, refer