Adjunct Faculty: Teaching Self-Advocacy in Threshold Program

Lesley University; United States; Presencial; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Understanding Learning Strengths and Challenges for Spring Semester 2027. The position is in-person on-campus with two sections on Wednesdays and requires participation in virtual staff meetings on Thursdays.

The course targets first-year Threshold Program students and aims to boost self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy through structured curriculum and active engagement.

Qualificações

• A Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a closely related field (required)
• Master's degree (preferred)
• Prior experience working with children or adults with disabilities in a school setting
• Ability to develop and administer curriculum to students with diverse learning challenges
• Demonstrated commitment to communicative, student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
• Prior experience success using digital technology to achieve program goals
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsabilidades

• Teach Understanding Learning Strengths and Challenges for Spring Semester 2027
• Deliver a 75‑minute weekly course (two sections: Wednesdays 8:00–9:15am and 9:35–10:50am)
• Participate in virtual staff meetings Thursdays 10:00–11:00am
• Develop and administer curriculum for students with diverse learning challenges
• Assess student progress and provide feedback as appropriate

Conhecimentos

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Inclusive teaching practices

Digital technology use

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Understanding Learning Strengths and Challenges for Spring Semester 2027. The position is in-person on-campus with two sections on Wednesdays and requires participation in virtual staff meetings on Thursdays.

The course targets first-year Threshold Program students and aims to boost self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy through structured curriculum and active engagement.