SPEC Adjunct Instructors

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem Township (PA); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Array of benefits

Job summary

A higher education institution in Pennsylvania is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for its Special Education program. Candidates will be responsible for teaching courses and must possess a Master's degree in Special Education. Ideal candidates should have a background in college teaching, effective communication skills, and an understanding of adult learning principles. The institution values diversity and encourages candidates who can contribute to that goal to apply. Opportunities may be available on campus or online.

Qualifications

• Experience in college teaching preferred.
• Understanding of culturally relevant teaching is essential.
• Demonstrated use of technology to support learning.
• Commitment to DEI in curriculum and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the Special Education program.
• Assess students' learning and application of course outcomes.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Adult learning principles

DEI principles knowledge

Technology use in teaching

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Please apply here for possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future consideration as positions become available. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Summary

Credit part‑time, adjunct faculty teaching positions in Special Education. Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem, PA campus, Monroe campus located in Tannersville, PA, and/or online. The education department at NCC is looking for an experienced adjunct faculty member to teach classes in our Special Education program beginning spring 2023. The ideal candidate must:

• Understand and effectively communicate, scaffold, and assess students learning and application of course and program outcomes.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of adult learning principles, including the use of culturally relevant teaching.
• Understand the discipline and possess advanced knowledge in DEI principles.
• Demonstrate experience and expertise in using technology to support teaching and learning.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited institution is required. College teaching experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, and is based on enrollment. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.

Application

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing application, you will need the following documents to upload:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References

The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF.