Job Description

About the Position

Did you know you could teach for our university without leaving your current job? At University of Phoenix, our flexible class schedules mean you can teach for us part-time without interrupting your full-time career. That’s because we want faculty members who are active in their fields and bring real-world experience to the classroom.

For over four decades, the College of Education has been offering programs to support America's educators. Today, we remain committed to excellence and innovation as we continue to address the needs of schools and school districts throughout the United States. We serve the local needs of educators in select markets with courses designed to transform students into dedicated professionals capable of creating lasting and positive change in their communities by advancing student learning. Join us in our quest for excellence in preparing future educators.

The College of Education at University of Phoenix is looking for an individual to teach the following course Social Studies Content and Curricular Knowledge.

SEC/536: This course explores the application of instructional methods and strategies for teaching history and social sciences in diverse middle and high school settings. Teacher candidates review national and state standards, current issues, and approaches to instruction and assessment in the social sciences. This course assists prospective educators in developing skills to select and adapt social science resources to support curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and integrates literacy and technology, and to plan for professional development and enrichment activities. Throughout the course, candidates will complete a content-specific unit ready for use in a classroom or inclusion in a professional portfolio.

• As a faculty member you’ll be challenged with adding your professional expertise to instruct a curriculum which is centrally developed with specific learning objectives.

• Provide timely and detailed feedback on a weekly basis and offer student support via classroom, phone, and email.

• Utilize classroom learning system technology (provided by university), the Internet, and Microsoft Office software.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Doctorate degree in an Educational field or an equivalent area; OR
• Doctorate degree in any area AND a minimum of 18 applicable graduate credits with a focus in Education; OR
• Masters’ degree in an Educational field or an equivalent area; OR
• Masters’ degree in any area AND a minimum of 18 applicable graduate credits with a focus in Education
• All candidates must have minimum of 9 applicable credits. Applicable coursework can include but is not limited to: Social Studies, History, Government, Economics, methods of teaching Social Studies/History, or Social Studies/History curriculum
• All candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the K-12 setting with a minimum of 2 years of current applicable experience, some of which must have been within the last 5 years. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Acceptable professional positions can include but are not limited to: Classroom Teacher in a K-12 environment focused in History or Social Studies, Curriculum/Program Developers or Specialist related to History or Social Studies 
• Applicable coursework can include but is not limited to: Social Studies, History, Government, Economics, methods of teaching Social Studies/History, or Social Studies/History curriculum 
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the K-12 setting with a minimum of 2 years of current applicable experience, some of which must have been within the last 5 years.
• A current endorsement in a Social Studies may be used in lieu of the required 9 applicable credits. 
• CURRENCY: Extended through: 1) Student Teacher Supervisor experience for K-12 student populations, or 2) Teaching for faculty with a Doctorate or Master’s in education 
• SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT: All faculty members must have one record of scholarship within the last five years that meets UOPX’s definition of scholarship engagement. Faculty who do not currently meet this requirement may still be qualified however; they have one year from the date the content area is approved to come into compliance with this Graduate Faculty Scholarship requirement to maintain the content area approval.

REQUIRED CALIFORNIA CREDENTIAL

• A current K-12 certification in one or more of the following: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Principal, or Social Studies related endorsement.

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As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Hiring Range

The pay range for this position is on a per course basis, and is between $1035 and $3686.

Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location.

1035

3686

Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer benefits designed to help you meet your financial and educational goals. 

Associate faculty are eligible for:

• Participation in our 401(k) plan; and
• Competitive tuition assistance for you and eligible dependents.

Hourly midpoint

1.77

Hourly minimum

0.50

Manual Hourly Midpoint

0.00

Manual Hourly Minimum

0.00