Lecturer – Reading and Writing Assessment, Part Time

Position: Part-time Lecturer

Contract length: Temporary, one semester

Location: On-site, based at the workplace. Working in California is a condition of employment.

About the role:

We are seeking a part-time lecturer to teach a course on reading and writing assessment. This course examines current theories, strategies, and practices for assessing reading and writing development in classroom settings. Topics include theoretical and conceptual frameworks for literacy assessment, formal and informal evaluation methods, and both process- and product-oriented approaches to assessing student learning. You will help candidates explore a variety of assessment techniques used to inform instruction, monitor student progress, and support literacy development across diverse learning environments.

Skills/background needed:

Minimum qualifications:

A master’s degree in Literacy or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications:

A doctorate in Literacy or a related field

Demonstrated expertise in literacy assessment, including administration, analysis, and instructional application of formal and informal measures

Experience using assessment data to inform differentiated, evidence-based literacy instruction

Experience teaching and/or supervising candidates in literacy assessment within teacher preparation programmes

Knowledge of screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, and outcome assessments across grade spans

Familiarity with culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices, including assessment of multilingual learners

Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to serving a diverse campus community

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

What to submit:

Your completed application

Curriculum Vitae

Contact information for three current references

Letter of interest

Equal opportunities:

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks. An offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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