Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

About the role

The primary purpose of the Clinical Faculty position is to provide essential academic leadership and programmatic oversight for the Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program, focusing on the design and evaluation of inclusive learning opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The faculty member is responsible for developing curriculum, teaching relevant coursework, and collaborating with university staff and community partners to ensure student success aligns with institutional and state priorities. Emphasis is placed on the postsecondary student experience, embedding student development theory and academic success strategies to help students grow as college learners, fostering independence and self‑determination, and preparing students for positive post‑program outcomes through applied learning and best practices in inclusive higher education. The role will address one of two functions: (a) designing the inclusive curriculum centered on core academic content needed by the unit and integrating that content into learning opportunities, or (b) developing academic success strategies that build student independence and enable students to navigate the curriculum effectively. The Clinical Faculty member will support academic advisement, provide on‑campus and online course instruction while integrating instructional strategies for individuals with diverse learning needs, contribute to the overall instructional quality of the School of Education’s Educational Opportunities Program, teach academic courses as needed to support the SOE’s programmatic needs and Conceptual Framework, and apply specialized strategies for students with diverse learning needs in both on‑campus and online settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction for both on-campus and online courses, ensuring the integration of specialized strategies to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Support students through dedicated academic advisement and guidance.
• Contribute to the overall instructional quality and success of the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) within the School of Education (SOE).
• Teach academic courses as required to meet the programmatic needs and uphold the Conceptual Framework of the School of Education.