at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Department of Special EducationSpecialized 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 Specialized 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.
For further information regarding the position, you may contact Kary Zarate at kzarat2@illinois.edu .
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
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