Special Education Adjunct - MAT Program

UC University of the Cumberlands, Inc.; United States; A distancia; USD 33.000 - 60.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of the Cumberlands is seeking a Special Education Adjunct for the MAT program to teach virtually and mentor students. The role includes instruction, curriculum development, and advising aligned with graduation requirements.

The position emphasizes service to the university and local community, with opportunities for scholarship and professional activity. Reports to the School of Education Graduate Associate Dean.

Formación

• Terminal degree required in special education or related field.
• Experience in teacher education or student teaching coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with collaboration across students and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for student teachers.

Responsabilidades

• Virtual teaching within the MAT program, including instruction and curriculum development.
• Student mentorship and academic advising on schedules, graduation requirements, and field-related guidance.
• Service to the university and local community as appropriate.
• Engagement in publications, presentations, or professional activities when opportunities arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

Educación

Terminal degree in special education or related field

Descripción del empleo

Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

The Special Education Adjunct position in the MAT program is primarily a virtual teaching position.

• Virtual Teaching: Fulfill teaching responsibilities within the School of Education, contributing to the academic mission of the university through instruction, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
• Student Support: Serve as a resource for education students.
• Academic Advising: Provide reliable information in planning student schedules and in keeping with graduation requirements as well as advising related to a student's field of study and career.
• Service: Involvement in the life of the university such as service rendered to the respective college, school, and/or program, as well as service to the local community such as P-12, civic organizations, and church involvement.
• Scholarship and Professional Activities: Participate in publications, presentations, attendance at conferences, professional memberships, etc., when the opportunity arises.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned by the program director, school dean, college dean, or Academic Affairs.

• Terminal degree in special education or related field.
• Previous experience in teacher education, student teaching coordination, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for student teachers.

Reports to: School of Education Graduate Associate Dean

Contract: Adjunct Cumberlands is different by design.

Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre‑professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands‑on, experiential learning and research.

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.