Adjunct Instructors

Requisition #: A-163381-23

Status: Part Time

Type: Adjunct Faculty

School: School of Education

Salary: $1,500 - $5,000

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21211

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/163381

General Description

The International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) master's program within the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education is accepting applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach face-to-face, graduate level courses on the JHU Homewood campus in Baltimore. ITGL is 3-4 semester, in-person Master of Science in Education program designed to prepare international educators to become innovative education leaders with the knowledge and skills to transform schools, systems, and other fast-changing learning environments around the world.

We are seeking candidates in multiple subject areas: Entrepreneurship in Education; AI & Education; Global and International Education; Global Education Policy; Creativity & Education; Mind, Brain, & Teaching, TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language); Early Childhood Education.

Successful candidates will be hired on a per course-basis during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026.

Responsibilities:

1. Course Delivery: Design and deliver lectures, presentations, and practical demonstrations to convey course material effectively. Develop lesson plans, assignments, and assessments that align with the curriculum and learning objectives.
2. Classroom Management: Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, discussion, and critical thinking.
3. Student Support: Provide guidance and support to students inside and outside of the classroom. Address individual student concerns and offer academic assistance as needed.
4. Grading and Evaluation: Assess and grade student assignments, exams, and projects promptly and fairly. Provide constructive feedback to aid students' learning and development.
5. Adherence to Policies: Comply with institutional policies, academic regulations, and ethical standards in all aspects of teaching and interactions with students.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A minimum of a master's degree in the relevant or associated field is typically required. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in the subject area of instruction. Prior teaching experience is required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation abilities to effectively convey complex concepts and engage students in the learning and advising process.
• Flexibility: Demonstrate adaptability and openness to different teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of students. Commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and staff in a collegial, supportive, and advisory manner.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time and resources to fulfill teaching responsibilities while maintaining other professional commitments if applicable.
• Commitment to social justice.
• Previous experience teaching international students is not required but is preferred.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV along with a letter of interest specifying the subject areas to which you are applying (Candidates are welcome to apply for multiple areas). Please make sure you upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 positions but will be continuously reviewed for Spring 2026 as opportunities become available.

Inquiries regarding the positions can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Adams ([email protected]).

The expected base pay salary range for this position is $1,500 - $5,000.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

EEO is the Law:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.