Visiting Assistant Professor-Education - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
About The Position
The Education Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor in Special Education to begin September 2026. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to thrive in a teaching-centered institution (with twelve credits of instructional load each semester), with a large population of first-generation college students and a high number of Pell eligible students. The candidate will teach at the undergraduate level, advise undergraduates, provide supervision for field-based experiences and participate actively in the college community. The MCLA Education Department believes that educators serve a vital role in maintaining the ideals of a participatory democracy and in promoting social justice and the equitable reform of schooling, and they seek to develop educators who can effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required, with research experience, post-doctoral work
- Qualified to teach licensure and methods courses
- Experience in public secondary education
- Experience preparing students for careers in special education, with an emphasis on inclusive practices in special education settings
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate teaching experience preferred
Responsibilities
- teach at the undergraduate level
- advise undergraduates
- provide supervision for field-based experiences
- participate actively in the college community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
