Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Part Time)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 20, 2024

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Part Time)
Posting Number	req21236
Department	Disability Psychoeduc Studies
Department Website Link	https://coe.arizona.edu/dps
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) in the College of Education (COE) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a Limited Term Adjunct position specializing in the Mild to Moderate Disabilities Program. This program, accredited by the Arizona Department of Education, prepares students to teach individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Graduates who successfully complete the program and student teaching are eligible to apply for the Provisional Mild to Moderate (K-12) Special Education Teaching Certificate in the state of Arizona. The successful candidate will support this dynamic program by providing instruction in key areas such as assessment, intervention, and behavior support for students with mild to moderate disabilities, as well as contributing to curriculum development and program evaluation through teaching a course (SERP 403 or assigned course). Responsibilities will also include guiding and mentoring students through practicum and student teaching experiences, ensuring they meet program and state licensure requirements. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of special education issues, assessment practices, and effective instructional strategies for mild to moderate disabilities, as well as knowledge of current trends in inclusive education and culturally sustaining practices. Experience in online and hybrid course delivery is highly desirable, as the program offers courses in a variety of formats, including online and in-person. This position is not eligible for tenure. The committee will review applications starting in November. Targeted hire date is for Spring 2025 semester. The College of Education supports Inclusive Excellence, the University of Arizona's diversity and inclusiveness strategic initiative designed to create a welcoming environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The appointee is expected to support diversity and inclusiveness efforts within the department, college, and university. The College values its inclusive climate as a vital element in fostering innovation, critical thinking, and a dynamic academic community. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities: Foster a positive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for students Participate in college and department events and meetings as assigned Establish and maintain a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor Support and participate in general program recruitment efforts Teach SERP 403 to mild/moderate and other special program students Supervise and support students remotely through online technology, and develop instructional materials Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and program students in the program Communicate effectively through spoken or written English
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education. Minimum of three years of experience teaching and supervising graduate students. Experience with special education population in mild/moderate area Experience with online learning platforms and remote supervision using online tools, such as Zoom. Experience administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments with PK-12 grade students. Experience working with individuals with diverse educational, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Expertise in course and curriculum development.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Instructor
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	8
Job FTE	.20
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Teaching Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$5,120 per course
Compensation Type	Per Course
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	11/27/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Sunggye Hong, sghong@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/20/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload the following documents with your application: 1. Current Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. In the additional document slot: Name and contact information of THREE References (phone and email).
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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