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Department of Special Education
Specialized Faculty - Lecturer or Instructor

The Department of Special Education, in the College of Education, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks faculty for adjunct Lecturer and Instructor positions.  Specialized Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses throughout the semester. Courses in the Department of Special Education are taught face-to-face and online based on course catalog. High-needs areas of instruction include early childhood special education, special education policy and law, inclusive education, and teacher education. For a full list of programs offered please visit our website at https://education.illinois.edu/program-finder?department=sped

Responsibilities of the Specialized Faculty:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level SPED courses, including online.
• Mentor and oversee Graduate Teaching Assistants when appropriate.
• Meet with instructors of other sections when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience or relevant field experience
  

Preferred Requirements:

• PhD in education or related field
• Teacher licensure
• Experience teaching in higher education settings
• Ability to teach in high needs areas of instruction

Salary: These positions will be filled each semester based on course enrollments and teaching needs for the department. These positions are hired between zero and 100% time and will not include benefits. Part-time faculty lecturers and instructors are hired to teach at $1,550 per credit hour for each course taught. Courses range from 1-4 credit hours.

To ensure full consideration, please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. A complete application will include the following: 

• A cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications for this SpFecialized Faculty call, including your area(s) of expertise, and preferred courses or content areas
• a curriculum vita or resume 
• names and contact information of three professional references.  

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 6:00pm (CST) on August 1, 2024. 

Further information regarding the position, you may contact Kary Zarate at kzarat2@illinois.edu.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1025592
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu