Adjunct Faculty - Special Education Instructors - Supervisors of Field Experiences

Rowan University; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey invites applications for Adjunct Faculty – Special Education Instructors – Supervisors of Field Experiences. This temporary, part-time role involves supervising field experiences for students and teaching courses in person or online at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities include designing and evaluating placements, guiding student teachers, and collaborating with faculty to maintain accreditation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education or a closely related field.
• Meets state licensure requirements for special education.
• Minimum 3 years of public or private teaching experience in pre‑K‑12 settings.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and service in special education.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to fostering academic achievement, social responsibility, and social justice.
• Commitment to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people.
• Familiarity with current teacher accountability requirements, research, and best practices in special education.
• Teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating field experience placements.
• Facilitating classroom instruction and providing academic support to students.
• Collaborating with faculty and department staff to maintain accreditation standards.
• Participating in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Ensuring compliance with institutional policies and legal requirements related to special education instruction.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Diversity and social justice

Collaboration and collegiality

Education

Master's degree in special education

State licensure for special education

3+ years of teaching in pre-K–12

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Special Education Instructors – Supervisors of Field Experiences

Job No: 501691

Work Type: Temporary Part-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: Faculty – College of Education

Start Date: 9/1/26

End Date: 6/30/27

Compensation: Minimum $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will supervise field experiences for students in special education and inclusive practices, and may teach in‑person or online courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating field experience placements.
• Facilitating classroom instruction and providing academic support to students.
• Collaborating with faculty and department staff to maintain accreditation standards.
• Participating in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Ensuring compliance with institutional policies and legal requirements related to special education instruction.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in special education or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Meets state licensure requirements for special education.
• Minimum 3 years of public or private teaching experience in pre‑K‑12 settings.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and service in special education.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to fostering academic achievement, social responsibility, and social justice.
• Commitment to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people.
• Familiarity with current teacher accountability requirements, research, and best practices in special education.
• Teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education.

Preferred:

• Experience with supervision of field experiences.
• Experience teaching in higher education settings.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a letter of application stating teaching interests and experience with supervising/ mentoring teachers, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation through the following online portal: http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/listing/

Additional Information

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations and need for clinical supervisors or course instructors. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship will be provided. The University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Legal Statements

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act.

University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.