Special Education - Adjunct

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Oklahoma is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty to provide quality learning experiences for students. The role involves teaching, advising, and mentoring students, along with evaluating their performance. Candidates must possess a master's degree in the relevant field and have previous teaching experience in reading. This opportunity allows flexibility as it creates a pool of applicants for future teaching sections. The university emphasizes adherence to its educational philosophy and collaborative work with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a master's degree in the field specified.
• Previous teaching experience in reading is necessary.
• Higher education teaching experience in reading education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, advises, and mentors students.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains records.
• Participates in university meetings related to faculty.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in the specified field

Job description

Position Overview:

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct Faculty - provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Adheres to the educational philosophy, mission and long-term goals of the University. Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks. Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts.

Experience Required:

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Previous elementary and/or secondary teaching experience in reading.

Experience Preferred:

Higher education teaching experience in reading education preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.