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Instructor of Special Education

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About this Opportunity

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Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. .

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

Paid Parental Leave

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Appointment Type

Non-Tenure-track/Contract

Length of Appointment

PT Semester

Description

The Department of Special Education has part-time adjunct instructor positions available for Spring, Fall and Summer semesters. Instructors are needed to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Special Education (e.g., mild, severe, deaf/hard of hearing, etc.). Both on campus and online courses are available.

Please note that applications will remain active for one year from the posting date. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the Department of Special Education until there is a need to hire an instructor to teach a specific course.

Minimum Qualifications

Adjuncts teaching undergraduate courses in special education have a masters degree in special education or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Adjuncts teaching graduate level courses must have a doctoral degree in special education or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Adjunct faculty interested in teaching masters level research methods courses must have at least a doctoral degree in special education, education, psychology, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for special education courses is at least two years of teaching experience in schools working directly with students with disabilities.

Required Certifications/Licensures

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

None

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Department

Special Education:800090

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

765-285-5700 or email inquiries to kamartell@bsu.edu

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202301120F

Desired Start Date

08/18/2023

Position End Date

Posting Date

06/23/2023

Applications Accepted Through Date

09/20/2023

Open Until Filled

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Kim Martell, Interim Chair of the Department of Special Education at kamartell@bsu.edu or 765-285-5700.

By Ball State University

Students at this university are on the ball. Ball State University (BSU) has an enrollment of about 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers about 170 undergraduate majors, more than 75 master's degree programs, and about a dozen each...

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FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Muncie, IN

DATE POSTED

July 24, 2023