Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Educational Psychology

Miami University; Oxford, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, OH seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. The role focuses on the Undergraduate Inclusive Education and Graduate Special Education Programs, supporting licensure tracks and the TESOL endorsement.

The position requires a doctoral degree by appointment for the Visiting title, or a master’s with substantial PK-12 teaching experience for the Instructor track.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Undergraduate Inclusive Education and Graduate Special Education Programs.
• Teach on-campus courses beginning Spring Semester 2027 on Oxford campus.
• Contribute to the Inclusive Education Program with PK-5 licensure, Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Intensive Licensure, and TESOL endorsement.

Skills

General & Special Ed

Higher Ed instruction

Online teaching

Science of Reading

Inclusive education

Doctorate by appointment

School psychology

Education

Doctoral degree in Special Education or related field

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

**Job Title**Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Educational Psychology**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 and graduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. Responsibilities include teaching courses in our Undergraduate Inclusive Education (IEP) and Graduate Special Education (GSEP) Programs.**Job Description**Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. Responsibilities include teaching courses in our Undergraduate Inclusive Education (IEP) and Graduate Special Education (GSEP) Programs. Our Inclusive Education Program meets the increasing demands in the field for educators prepared to teach all learners in both general education content and integrated methods, and special education student-centered supports and practices. The Inclusive Education Program leads to three licenses and an endorsement: PK-5 Primary Licensure (General Education), K-12 Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist Licensure, and K-12 Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Licensure, and the K-12 TESOL Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Our online Graduate Special Education Program results in a Master's degree in Special Education and/or K-12 Intervention Specialist teacher licensure.This is an on-campus position and requires in-person presence on the Oxford campus. Appointment begins in January 2027.**College of Education, Health, & Society**: The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the 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). We believe that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.**Minimum Qualifications**: For appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor, earned doctoral degree by date of appointment in Special Education or closely related field. For appointment as Instructor, Master’s degree in Special Education or closely related field with a minimum of 5 years professional teaching experience in a PK-12 setting.Consideration may be given to candidates who have any of the following:* Evidence of expertise in both general and special education* High-quality instruction and collaboration in higher education* Experience teaching online courses* Evidence of knowledge in Science of Reading and effective literacy instruction* Experience teaching in inclusive settings* Earned doctorate by time of appointment* Expertise and/or teaching experience related to one or more disciplines in the Department of Educational Psychology such as School Psychology**Additional Position Information (if applicable)****Required Application Documents**Submit a resume/CV and statement of teaching philosophy.