Position Type: Adjunct Faculty (Contract / Stipend)
Program: SEI Endorsement / Teacher Residency Program
Reports To: Program Director, Teacher Preparation & Residency
Location: Virtual
Compensation: $16,000 stipend (1-year appointment, September 2026 - June 2027)
Start Date:September 2026
Position Overview
The Adjunct Faculty - Inclusive Practices MLL Instructor serves as the primary instructional authority for SEI Endorsement coursework within a residency-based teacher preparation program. This role carries full responsibility for designing curriculum, instructional coherence, assessment, and alignment to Massachusetts DESE SEI Endorsement requirements.
The Adjunct Faculty member prepares residents and in-service educators to effectively instruct Multilingual Learners (MLLs) through rigorous, culturally sustaining, and linguistically responsive teaching practices grounded in real classroom contexts. Coursework integrates DESE SEI categories, WIDA standards, and a practice-based, equity-centered residency framework.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Design
Lead facilitation of the final eight course sessions within an established course framework ensuring coursework is aligned to MA DESE requirements, including:
Second Language Acquisition
Foundations of Sheltered Content Instruction
ESL Curriculum and Instruction
Sheltered Content Instruction
Assessment of Multilingual Learners
Model instructional practices that support MLLs across content areas, including:
Language and content objectives
Academic language scaffolds
Differentiation and culturally sustaining pedagogy
Residency Integration
Design assignments that require residents to:
Analyze student language data
Plan and implement SEI-aligned lessons
Reflect on practice using classroom-based evidence
Support residents in applying SEI strategies directly to their residency classrooms
Collaborate with Clinical Teachers, Coaches, and Program Staff to ensure coherence between coursework and clinical practice
Assessment & Licensure Alignment
Design and assess DESE-aligned performance tasks
Provide timely, actionable feedback to support growth toward licensure and classroom readiness
Monitor and support candidates' progress toward SEI-related licensure benchmarks
Professional Collaboration
Participate in required program meetings, calibration sessions, and professional learning
Align instruction to program values, including equity, anti-racist practice, asset-based approaches to MLL instruction, and continuous improvement