Online Adjunct Faculty: Curriculum Design and Assessment (SPE 530)

Bay Path University; Longmeadow (MA); Remote; USD 5,600 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Path University seeks a part-time online adjunct instructor for SPE-530 Curriculum Design and Assessment. The course uses synchronous online instruction, with an undergraduate level and a January 11, 2027 start date. Instructors will lead discussions, design assessments, and adapt materials for diverse learners.

Compensation ranges per credit and varies by discipline and course load. The position requires a Master's degree, teaching experience in elementary or special education, and MA

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required.
• Teaching experience at elementary levels or in special education required.
• Massachusetts teaching licenses (Initial or higher) required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPE-530 online synchronous course.
• Prepare and grade assignments and assessments.
• Align course content with Massachusetts frameworks.
• Maintain records and communicate with students and program staff.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Bay Path University is seeking a part-time online adjunct instructor for the follow course: SPE-530 EN-OS-16-1X (3 credits) Curriculum Design and Assessment Using a case study approach, students learn to select, construct, use and interpret non-discriminatory and developmentally appropriate assessments relevant to diverse learners with mild and moderate disabilities. The Massachusetts Frameworks are used to guide decisions in both curriculum and instruction and ways to prepare and maintain students in general education. Course assignments are designed to help students gain an understanding of educational terminology utilized with students with special needs; and differentiated instruction and ways to implement meaningful instruction for all students, especially students with disabilities by designing and modifying curriculum and instructional materials.

Other Position and Course Details:

• Class type: Synchronous Online
• Class level: Undergraduate
• Date class is scheduled to begin: January 11, 2027
• Class schedule: Pathways to Teaching courses meet one evening per week via Zoom

Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.

• Master's degree or higher.
• Teaching experience at the elementary levels and/or special education is required.
• Special Education, EarlyChildhood Pk-2, and/or Elementary 1-6, Massachusetts Teaching Licenses, Initial or higher, is required.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, equity, respect and inclusion.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.