Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Educational Psychology

Miami University (Ohio); Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Educational Psychology to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning January 2027. The position focuses on Inclusive Education and Graduate Special Education programs on the Oxford campus.

The role requires completing the required doctoral degree by appointment date or a master’s with substantial PK-12 teaching experience, and duties include teaching and program development within the Educational

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree by date of appointment in Special Education or closely related field.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years professional PK-12 teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027.
• Contribute to the Undergraduate Inclusive Education and Graduate Special Education programs.
• Support the department's mission and participate in program development.

Education

Doctoral degree in Special Education or closely related field by date of appointment

Master’s degree in Special Education or closely related field with 5+ years PK-12 teaching experience

Job description

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - EducationalPsychology

Department

Educational Psychology Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-09-28

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate andgraduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. Responsibilitiesinclude teaching courses in our Undergraduate Inclusive Education(IEP) and Graduate Special Education (GSEP) Programs.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate andgraduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. Responsibilitiesinclude teaching courses in our Undergraduate Inclusive Education(IEP) and Graduate Special Education (GSEP) Programs. Our InclusiveEducation Program meets the increasing demands in the field foreducators prepared to teach all learners in both general educationcontent and integrated methods, and special educationstudent-centered supports and practices. The Inclusive EducationProgram leads to three licenses and an endorsement: PK-5 PrimaryLicensure (General Education), K-12 Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist Licensure, and K-12Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Licensure, and the K-12TESOL Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguages). Our online Graduate Special Education Program resultsin a Master's degree in Special Education and/or K-12 InterventionSpecialist teacher licensure.

This is an on-campus position and requires in-person presence onthe Oxford campus. Appointment begins in January 2027.

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society atMiami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Throughexcellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships,the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourageinternational perspectives. Our integrated human experienceprepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse andglobal settings through ethical, democratic practices. Facultymembers work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach toboth teaching and research. They are encouraged to aligntheirteaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashionin order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by oursociety. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks outopportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated bythe six departments in our division (Educational Leadership,Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work,Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership &Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry). Webelieve that the synergy from this comprehensive approach createsthe kind of integrated human experience that is essential toexcellence in research and teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor, earned doctoraldegree by date of appointment in Special Education or closelyrelated field. For appointment as Instructor, Master’s degree inSpecial Education or closely related field with a minimum of 5years professional teaching experience in a PK-12 setting.

Consideration may be given to candidates who have any of thefollowing:

• Evidence of expertise in both general and specialeducation
• High-quality instruction and collaboration in highereducation
• Experience teaching online courses
• Evidence of knowledge in Science of Reading and effectiveliteracy instruction
• Experience teaching in inclusive settings
• Earned doctorate by time of appointment
• Expertise and/or teaching experience related to one or moredisciplines in the Department of Educational Psychology such asSchool Psychology

Required Application Documents

Submit a resume/CV and statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. AshleyCartell Johnson at [e-mail]. Inquiries regarding the application processmay be directed to Sherry Johnson at [e-mail].

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directedhere.

Miami University Values Statement

MiamiUniversity is a scholarly community whose members believe thata liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as wellas of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, therights and property of others, and the right of others to hold andexpress disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, andthe importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquirythat is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with theexercise of judgment and the acceptance of personalresponsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values,please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,encourages applications from protected veterans and individualswith disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years orolder), color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, military status, national origin (ancestry),pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or fosterparent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in itsapplication and admission processes, educational programs andactivities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requestsfor reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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