Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Special Education - School of Special Education, Leadership & Professional Studies (SELPS) (Spring 2027)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University seeks an Adjunct/Per Course Faculty member in Special Education for the Spring 2027 term at the Springfield Campus. The selected candidate will teach various Special Education courses, plan, communicate with students, and manage grades in a flexible format including on-campus, online, or blended delivery.

Minimum qualifications require a Master’s degree or equivalent experience acceptable by the Dean; teaching experience in Special Education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience per Dean’s acceptance.
• Experience teaching or course facilitation in Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses within Special Education Programs.
• Plan, communicate with students, and manage grades for assigned courses.
• Duties include teaching, grading, and other responsibilities typical of a course instructor.
• Adjunct Faculty may teach face-to-face on-campus, asynchronously or synchronously online, or in blended formats.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience required by the Dean

Job description

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Special Education - School of Special Education, Leadership & Professional Studies (SELPS) (Spring 2027)

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Special Education - School of Special Education, Leadership & Professional Studies (SELPS) (Spring 2027)

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Term

Spring Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term

01/11/2027

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach

12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties

Will teach various courses within Special Education Programs. Applicants will be responsible for teaching, planning, communicating with students, managing grades, and all duties required in teaching a course. Adjunct Faculty openings will be in the Springfield area. Adjunct Faculty may teach face-to-face on-campus, asynchronous or synchronous online, or in a blended format that includes a combination of online and seated instruction.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

If you have questions:

Office of Human Resources
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Student Employment Services
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