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Instruct undergraduate and graduate Special Education courses through the development of syllabi and instructional materials. Provide student guidance and report academic progress using university learning management systems.
Adjunct - Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies (Graduate and Undergraduate Special Education Courses)
Time Type: Part time
Position Summary: and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct/affiliate faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate Special Education courses each semester. Knowledge of Special Education in any of the following content areas is desired: High incidence disabilities (including specific learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders), ASD, low incidence disabilities, and transition planning. Courses may be in-person on campus or online.
If you have expertise in teaching any of the following content areas, please highlight that in your resume/CV: special education law and policy, inclusive education, mental health, special education assessment, and/or curriculum and instruction. Professionals with experience in teaching online courses in higher education will be given preference.
— Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments.
Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance.
Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair.
Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience, and instructional background.
Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook.
More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
All candidates are required to submit a CV/resume and cover letter to their application. Optionally, candidates may submit a teaching statement and/or teaching evaluations to their applications.
• Courses may be Fully online OR in-person only
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure [http://sju.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1942/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=157346] and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents for positions with over 50% work time on a SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission.
Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
EOE
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations.
To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145.
To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix [https://www.sju.edu/titleix].
Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S.
Department of Education Office for Civil Rights [https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html].
Applicant Information & Disclosures
Please review this article [http://sju.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1942/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=153784] of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.
Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency [https://sju.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1942/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=157346].
Market context
In Pennsylvania, special education adjunct openings often reflect steady demand tied to graduate and undergraduate preparation needs in schools and educator training programs. These roles are competitive because they typically require a master’s degree, certification, and classroom experience, while a PhD or ABD can strengthen a candidate’s profile. Before applying, confirm your certification details and align your experience with both PK-12 and higher-education teaching expectations; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.
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