Adjunct - Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies (Graduate and Undergraduate Special Education Courses)

Position Title

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.

Additional information

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.

Note to Applicants: 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students
• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
• Report grades at midterm and final times.
• Providing student learning outcomes data when asked.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree in Special Education or a closely related field
• Teacher certification with three years of full-time teaching experience in PK12 schools or at the college level.

Preferred

• ABD or PhD in Special Education or a closely related field
• Willingness to teach on campus and flexibility in class scheduling

Physical and Other Requirements

May require standing for long periods of time

• May require talking for long periods of time
• May require carrying course materials

Modality

• Courses may be Fully online OR in-person only

Pay Transparency

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants: 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. 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, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.