Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Education (Special Education)

Saginaw Valley State University • Lexington, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for an adjunct faculty position teaching special education courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. These part-time positions become available in Fall 2026 for undergraduate in-person courses and graduate and dual-level online courses. We seek a colleague who has taught in a special education setting and possesses diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills in methods for teaching special education in powerful, purposeful, and culturally responsive ways. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or dual level, completing related grading and accreditation assessments, and working in collaboration to ensure consistency amongst sections of coursework. Applicants should indicate their educational background and work expertise related to teaching using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), as well as their availability for on-campus instruction.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Special Education or other related field
• Endorsement in at least one area of special education (preference for Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or Learning Disability)
• Three years of successful classroom experience as a special education teacher in a special education setting
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience and/or student-teaching supervision and/or field supervision
• Experience with curriculum alignment and assessment
• Experience using Canvas as an online learning management system

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or dual level
• Completing related grading and accreditation assessments
• Working in collaboration to ensure consistency amongst sections of coursework

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and employee benefits
• Professional development to support and grow employees
• Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees through programs and gym memberships
• Rewarding and recognizing employees' achievements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level