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Rice Education Hiring: Adjunct Instructor Open Pool (Teacher Preparation & Leadership Courses)
Department: Rice University's Education Department
Position Type: Part-Time / Contract (Open Talent Pool)
Location: In-Person (Rice University Campus – Houston, TX)
Schedule: 1 evening per week (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Position Overview
Rice Education is seeking experienced veteran educators, instructional coaches, higher education faculty, and school leaders to join our Adjunct Instructor Open Pool. This ongoing recruitment effort builds a qualified roster of instructional talent to teach in-person undergraduate and graduate courses across teacher preparation, educational leadership, and pedagogical theory.
Candidates admitted to the pool will be contacted as adjunct teaching opportunities open based on student enrollment, course schedules, and subject-matter needs. Joining the pool places candidates in priority consideration for active instructor roles with potential for annual term renewal.
Courses & Specialization Areas
We are accepting applications for qualified instructors across the following course areas:
EDUC 301: Philosophical, Historical, and Social Foundations of Education
EDUC 320: Teaching Diverse Learners
EDUC 502: Contemporary Issues in Education
EDUC 504: Race, Class, Gender in Education
EDUC 505: Educational Psychology
EDUC 516: Assessment for Teachers
EDUC 516: Assessment for Principals
EDUC 520: Teaching Diverse Learners
EDUC 521: Curriculum Development
EDUC 540: Seminar for First-Year Teachers
EDUC 545: Educational Technology & Digital Learning
EDUC 560–566: Theory and Methods (Secondary Content Areas, PE,Art, Languages, EC–3)
EDUC 570: Field-Based Study in Teaching & Learning
EDUC 580: Child Growth and Development
EDUC 583: Principles of Early Reading
EDUC 590: Instructional Leadership
EDUC 596: Organizational Leadership
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education: Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related academic discipline (required).
Teaching Experience: Prior experience teaching at the higher education/collegiate level.
Professional Background: Background as a veteran classroom teacher, instructional coach, department head, or campus/district administrator.
Mentorship: Demonstrated history of supporting, mentoring, or evaluating pre-service/in-service teachers or school leaders.
Location: Must be based in the Houston area and available for in-person evening instruction on the Rice University campus.
Preferred
Strong familiarity with Houston-area school districts and regional education contexts.
Willingness to establish an ongoing contractual relationship with potential for annual fall/spring/summer course renewals.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule: In-person classes meet one evening per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Format: Contract position with potential for annual term renewal.
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as department instructional needs arise.
Interested candidates should upload the following documents to: https://rice.app.box.com/f/a28721a86c82453cb8675a393edf2aa3
A current curriculum vitae (CV) or detailed resume.
A brief cover letter outlining your higher education teaching experience, experience supporting teachers/leaders, and the specific course(s) you are qualified to teach.
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