Visiting Professor Of Educational Foundations - College Of Education And Community Innovation, The Literacy, Educational Foundations, And Technology (left) Department (one-year Appointment)

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Grand Rapids, MI, US
Base: $55,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Master's degree in educational foundations
Teaching experience in educational foundations
Ability to teach face-to-face and online formats
** The Literacy, Educational Foundations, and Technology (LEFT) Department at Grand Valley State University is seeking a Visiting Professor of Educational Foundations for a one-year appointment beginning August 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in Educational Foundations or a closely related field, with experience in university-level teaching and a focus on critical pedagogies. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves teaching eight courses per year ranging from introductory to graduate level within the Literacy, Educational Foundations, and Technology Department.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a strong background in critical pedagogies and theories while delivering instruction across both in-person and asynchronous modalities.
  • The role offers a salary of $55,000 with limited benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, wellness resources, and a tuition waiver.

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** The Literacy, Educational Foundations, and Technology (LEFT) Department at Grand Valley State University is seeking a Visiting Professor of Educational Foundations for a one-year appointment beginning August 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in Educational Foundations or a closely related field, with experience in university-level teaching and a focus on critical pedagogies. **

Salary

Base: $55,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, life insurance, wellness resources, tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Educational Foundations
  • Teaching experience in Educational Foundations
  • Ability to teach face-to-face and online formats
  • Willingness to travel between Valley and City Campuses

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PK-12 educational systems
  • Background working with historically marginalized communities
  • Ph.D. or ABD status in related field
  • Experience supporting first-year college students
  • Demonstrated record of critical pedagogy scholarship

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required; Ph.D. preferred
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Non-Tenure Track Graduate Faculty Form completion for graduate course teaching

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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