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American Museum Of Natural History

MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Developmental Variations: Development, Assessment, and

American Museum Of Natural History, New York, New York, us, 10261

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American Museum of Natural History MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Developmental Variations: Development, Assessment, and Instruction with a Special Needs Focus) The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

AMNH's Richard Gilder Graduate School's Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency Program (MAT ESRP) is seeking a part-time Adjunct Professor to co‑teach

Developmental Variations: Development, Assessment, and Instruction with a Special Needs Focus

(EDU 630), a graduate‑level course for urban science teachers. The Adjunct Professor will collaborate and co‑teach with a member of the MAT Museum faculty.

Developmental Variations: Development, Assessment, and Instruction with a Special Needs Focus

is a three‑credit course with variable‑length class sessions taught in the spring and summer at AMNH. This course is designed for pre‑service teachers in urban settings in New York State. Readings, visual and written case studies, discussions, observation, recording and reflection are some of the means by which participants will explore the complexity of human diversity and the many ways that teachers can work strategically and flexibly with all students, balancing theoretical and pedagogical applications through an array of techniques and experiences that will exemplify effective teaching strategies. This is a required course for the MAT Program. It is designed to include 36 hours of onsite teaching at the Museum as well as appropriate prep time.

Responsibilities

Co‑teach the

Developmental Variations: Development, Assessment, and Instruction with a Special Needs Focus

course.

Post the syllabus, course description and schedule to the online learning environment.

Collect assignments.

Assess with rubrics.

Provide educational resources.

Communicate with students.

Submit grades.

The expected salary for the Adjunct Professor is $141.81 per hour. This position is overtime‑eligible. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications Required qualifications are not listed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual/multilingual ability.

Interest in science.

Certification in secondary science teaching with a special education extension.

Experience publishing material related to the focus of the

Developmental Variations: Development, Assessment, and Instruction with a Special Needs Focus

course.

To be considered for this position please visit our website and apply online at

careers.amnh.org .

If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.

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