Temporary Faculty Pool, Special Education

California State University•Carson, CA

About The Position

The Department of Special Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool temporary of part-time teaching appointments. At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values. CSUDH's Department of Special Education is widely recognized not only for its relevant credential and graduate programs, as well as its faculty. Special Education classes are taught by professors who bring practical knowledge as working educators and school leaders in some of America's best-performing schools, as well as a passionate commitment to improving access to quality education for every student in our urban schools. The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in cognate field or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
Education Specialists applicants must have P- 12 teaching experience working with students with disabilities.
PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialists Applicants must have Pk-3 teaching experience.
Applications must have appropriate teaching credential, administrative credential or significant experience in related field.
Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. in Special Education, Early Childhood, Child Development or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Responsibilities

Teaching university coursework specific to best pedagogical practices for students with disabilities, assessment and instructional strategies with an emphasis in reading and/or math
Supervising student teachers and interns in field experiences across various special education settings for students with mild to moderate disabilities
Evaluating progress of students in credential programs leading to the preliminary Educational Specialists Credential in Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe. Early Childhood Special Education or the PK-3 Credential and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.