Temporary, Part-Time Special Education Instructor – (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking temporary part-time instructors for special education coursework and student teacher supervision. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Special Education, at least 3 years of teaching experience, and demonstrate ability to teach diverse populations. This role is on an as-needed basis, filling in for faculty on leave.

Qualifications

• 3 years full-time teaching experience required.
• Successful interview and teaching demonstration for class assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach special education coursework and supervise student teachers.
• Fill in for faculty on sabbaticals or leaves on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Ability to teach diverse student populations

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Special Education is accepting applications for temporary part-time instructors to teach special education coursework and/or supervise student teachers. The department may request temporary part-time instructors to fill in for faculty on sabbaticals or leaves. This position is filled on an as-needed basis.

Pool/Interview Process

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as-needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. If you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the department's pool of qualified faculty.

Complete Application Materials

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Millersville University is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The university is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity and Benefits

Millersville University is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive learning and working environment in line with its EPPIIC values (exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, compassion).

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found in the benefits documents.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Special Education or related discipline.
• 3 years full-time teaching experience.
• Evidence of ability to teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Special Education or related discipline.
• Supervisory or administrative experience in special education in the public school setting.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

How to Apply

For the posting and application materials, please visit the university postings page: millersville.edu/postings/13075