Adjunct Faculty in Special Education

Job Title
Adjunct Faculty in Special Education

Agency
Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department
Department Of Educator & Leadership Preparation

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
San Antonio, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
The 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 institution
• 18 graduate hours in Special Education
• Educational Diagnostician certification
• Experience teaching exceptional students in PK-12 settings
• Experience working with students and families

Preferred 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 field
• Educational Diagnostician certification
• Previous Educational Diagnostician experience in PK-12 settings
• Previous teaching experience in higher education
• Experience of special education clinical or practicum supervision

Once 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 Resources

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

One University Way

San Antonio, TX 78224

E-scripts and E-recommendations will be considered if emailed directly to

Finalists 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:

• Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts

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