Adjunct Instructor, Special Education & Applied Behavior Analysis

Gonzaga • Spokane, WA

2d • $1,686 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis seeks experienced instructors to teach courses in special education, early childhood special education, and applied behavior analysis. Courses are primarily undergraduate-level and may cover special education policies and procedures, assessment, child development and exceptionality, early childhood special education, behavior analysis and supports, autism, language and communication, and classroom management. Assignments are matched to the instructor’s expertise and departmental needs each semester. Instructors are expected to model evidence-based, data-driven practices and help teacher candidates apply course content in classroom and community settings. The department prepares educators to serve individuals with disabilities and their families with skill, respect, and care.

The position teaches in person on campus and may include supervising students in field placements at P-12 schools, clinics, and other agencies serving individuals with disabilities. The instructor grades assignments, provides timely feedback, holds office hours or meets with students by appointment, and submits midterm and final grades through Canvas by semester deadlines. The appointment is classified as Adjunct, is 50% appointment, and covers 4.5 months per year.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education, early childhood special education, applied behavior analysis, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Professional experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or their families in school, early intervention, preschool, clinical, or community settings.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based practices in special education and/or applied behavior analysis.
• Ability to teach in person on campus and use Canvas for course management and grading.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in special education, applied behavior analysis, or a related field.
• Teaching certificate with a special education and/or early childhood special education endorsement (Washington or equivalent).
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D) certification.
• Experience teaching at the college or university level, or providing professional development to educators.
• Experience in early childhood special education, early intervention, or inclusive preschool settings.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: special education law, policy, and IEP development; assessment and eligibility; child development and exceptionality; behavior supports and ABA; autism; language and communication; direct instruction or precision teaching; classroom management.
• Experience supervising or mentoring pre-service teachers or practicum students.
• Ability and willingness to teach across multiple course topics as department needs change.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education, early childhood special education, and/or applied behavior analysis, based on instructor expertise and departmental needs.
• Deliver course content aligned with department syllabi, learning outcomes, and state certification and endorsement standards.
• As assigned, supervise students in field placements by observing, mentoring, and evaluating their performance in P-12 schools and non-school settings.
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback to students.
• Be available to students outside class through office hours or by appointment.
• Submit midterm and final grades via Canvas on or before semester deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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