Adjunct Faculty in Special Education at InsideHigherEd

Job TitleAdjunct Faculty in Special EducationAgencyTexas A&M University - San AntonioDepartmentDepartment Of Educator & Leadership PreparationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationSan Antonio, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation is seeking qualified applicants for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Special Education with Assessment focus. We are looking for candidates to teach graduate classes day and/or evening, face-to-face, online, and blended courses in the Educational Diagnostician discipline. Candidates must have a strong background in special education assessment, data-based decision making, evidence-based instruction as well as experience with teaching students with exceptionalities in elementary and/or secondary public U.S. schools. The adjunct faculty will prepare and teach the assigned class following a syllabus guideline, maintain appropriate records, assign earned grades, report needed data to the department, and complete all necessary development assessment information. Courses taught will depend on needs and will vary across semesters.Required Education and Experience: An earned Doctorate degree in education related field from a regionally accredited institution18 graduate hours in Special Education Educational Diagnostician certificationExperience teaching exceptional students in PK-12 settingsExperience working with students and familiesPreferred Education and Experience: An earned Doctorate degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in assessment, evaluation, or closely related fieldEducational Diagnostician certificationPrevious Educational Diagnostician experience in PK-12 settingsPrevious teaching experience in higher educationExperience of special education clinical or practicum supervisionOnce selected, applicants will be required to submit additional documents which include a cover letter, three original professional letters of recommendation, and official transcripts from each degree-granting institution. Unofficial transcripts are accepted by email before the hiring process is complete. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Search Committee at the address or email listed below. Letters of recommendations must also be sent to the address or email listed and must be received directly from each author. Please submit materials to:Human ResourcesTexas A&M University-San Antonio One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 E-scripts and E-recommendations will be considered if emailed directly to [email protected] will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation and official transcripts to the Search Committee Chair at the address above. Transcripts and letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the letter writers, and transcripts must be sent directly from the institution where the degree was obtained. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.Applicant Instructions:  Please make sure to provide the following documents:  ApplicationCover Letter Resume / CV  Three (3) Professional References Unofficial TranscriptsFor detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:  http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html Summary of Employee Benefits:  www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.  Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.  In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.