Instructor of Special Education

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7283243 (Ref.No. BSU45053)
Posted: 2 months ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Special Education has part-time adjunct instructor positions available for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Instructors are needed to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Special Education (e.g., mild, severe, deaf/hard of hearing, etc.). Both on campus and online courses are available.
Please note that applications will remain active for one year from the posting date. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the Department of Special Education until there is a need to hire an instructor to teach a specific course.

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for part-time adjunct instructor positions available for the 2024-25 academic year. Instructors are needed to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Special Education (e.g., mild, severe, deaf/hard of hearing, etc.). Both on campus and online courses are available.

Job Function:

The Department of Special Education has part-time adjunct instructor positions available for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Instructors are needed to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Special Education (e.g., mild, severe, deaf/hard of hearing, etc.). Both on campus and online courses are available.
Please note that applications will remain active for one year from the posting date. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the Department of Special Education until there is a need to hire an instructor to teach a specific course.

Minimum Experience:

Adjuncts teaching undergraduate courses in special education have a masters degree in special education or closely related field from an accredited institution.
Adjuncts teaching graduate level courses must have a doctoral degree in special education or closely related field from an accredited institution.
Adjunct faculty interested in teaching masters level research methods courses must have at least a doctoral degree in special education, education, psychology, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Experience:

Preferred qualifications for special education courses is at least two years of teaching experience in schools working directly with students with disabilities.


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