Methods of Structured English Immersion for K-12 Education– Adjunct– Traditional Ground Campus – College of Education

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Education.  Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees,  TESOL  and  special education .

As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.  If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you. 

Why Work at GCU:

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026)

Course: Methods of Structured English Immersion for K-12 Education

In this course, teacher candidates examine the fundamentals of the legal, historical, and educational foundations of Structured English Immersion (SEI) and other instructional programs and approaches for teaching English learners. Theoretical principles of language acquisition and the role of culture in learning are examined. Methods of assessment are identified and analyzed. Teacher candidates identify strategies to promote English language development and improve student achievement as they plan, deliver, and evaluate standards-based instruction for English learners.

 What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred: Doctorate in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages or Doctorate in Teaching English as a Second Language or Doctorate in Second Language Acquisition or Doctorate in Second Languages and Cultures or Doctorate in Multicultural Education or Doctorate in Bilingual Education or Doctorate in Applied Linguistics or Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
• Minimum: Masters in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages or Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language or Masters in Second Language Acquisition or Masters in Multicultural Education or Masters in Bilingual Education or Masters in Applied Linguistics or Masters in Curriculum and Instruction or related field AND
  • 2 areas of exceptional expertise.
  • All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in ESL or bilingual education or a valid state teacher certification in elementary or secondary or early childhood or special education with an endorsement in ESL or bilingual education AND
    • three years of experience teaching English Learners.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
• Any applicable licenses/certifications

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