Adjunct Faculty - Special Education Instructors - Supervisors of Field Experiences

Adjunct Faculty - Special Education Instructors - Supervisors of Field Experiences

Rowan University

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The Department of Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education operates within the College of Education and offers programs including the following: Master of Arts in Special Education and Inclusive Practices; Learning Disability Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Certification; multiple Certificates of Graduate Study (COGS); Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education;  Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement (post-bac and graduate programs); Counseling in Educational Settings; Master of Arts in School Psychology; Educational Specialist in School Psychology; and School Nursing.

The College of Education is searching for qualified and experienced special education/inclusive education specialists to supervise field experiences and/or teach in person or online classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with the accreditation standards of national associations in special education, such as the Council for Exceptional Children.  This is a part-time, adjunct position with the possibility of renewal. The position requires availability during the regular school day.

Qualifications:

Required

• Master's degree in special education or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education in a field directly or closely associated with special education at the time of appointment
• Meets state licensure requirements for special education
• A minimum of 3 years of public or private successful teaching (pre-K-12th grade)
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and service in education in the area of special education
• Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic achievement, social and personal responsibility, and social justice
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people
• Demonstrated commitment to working with pre-K-12 schools
• Familiarity with current teacher accountability requirements, research, and best practices in special education
• A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education

Preferred

• Experience with supervision
• Experience with teaching in higher education settings

Starting Date: 9/1/26  Ending Date: 6/30/27

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system:

http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/listing/

All applications should include:

• a letter of application with a statement of teaching interests, experience with supervising/ mentoring other teachers
• curriculum vita
• graduate transcripts
• two letters of recommendation

University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon need for clinical supervisors and/or course instructors in a given semester and budget appropriations.

For more information, contact: Nicole Edwards, PhD edwardsn@rowan.edu

Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.