Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education (Survey of Exceptionalities)

About the role

The Department of Education at Southwestern University invites applications for a part-time Instructor/Professor to teach Survey of Exceptionalities in Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Explore the range of human experiences of individuals with exceptionalities (including those who are gifted and/or have learning, mental, physical, emotional, or sensory disabilities) and their families.
• Examine cross-cultural perspectives on disability, historical and legal foundations, and contemporary issues in education.
• Emphasize how social responses shape quality of life and educational access.
• Incorporate application-based learning (e.g., dyslexia simulations and gifted/talented identification activities).
• Require 15 hours of field experience.
• Teach the course in a rigorous, practical, and inclusive manner.
• Lead and support application-based activities and field-experience requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Inclusive Education, or closely related field.
• Ph.D./Ed.D. preferred.
• Knowledge of disability-related law and educational practice (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, ADA, IEP/504 processes, LRE/inclusion).
• Experience teaching or supporting inclusive practices, accommodations, differentiation, and collaboration with families/professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Inclusive Education, or closely related field.
• Ph.D./Ed.D. preferred.
• Knowledge of disability-related law and educational practice (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, ADA, IEP/504 processes, LRE/inclusion).
• Experience teaching or supporting inclusive practices, accommodations, differentiation, and collaboration with families/professionals.
• Ability to lead application-based activities and supervise/support field-experience requirements.

Skills

• Ability to teach in an inclusive education context.
• Understanding of disability studies perspectives.
• Legal/ethical responsibilities in education.

Benefits

Non-benefitted position.

Pay

• $4,200 (terminal degree in-hand by January 1)
• $3,900 (Master’s degree in-hand by January 1)

Schedule

Part-time Instructor/Professor position.

Additional Information

• To apply, please submit: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Names and contact information for two references, Evidence of teaching effectiveness (recommended).
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• Contact hr@southwestern.edu for reasonable accommodation requests.

Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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