Temporary Part Time Faculty

The
Department of Special Education seeks to hire temporary part-time faculty to
teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Special Education.

The
Department of Special Education is committed to addressing issues of
significant educational importance to individuals with disabilities. We aim to increase
the number of highly qualified and fully credentialed special education
professionals who will provide services to children and adults with disabilities
throughout the state of New Mexico and beyond.

Positions
are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment,
course offering, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be
filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to add or
drop classes. Candidates who are
selected for these positions will report to the Special Education Department Chair.

Applicants
are encouraged to indicate which semester they prefer to teach. These positions
will remain open until they are filled.

List both the minimum and preferred qualifications within this text box.

Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines.

• Master's in Special Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree in the area related to the course.
• Scholarly work in an area relevant to the course.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching PreK-12.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching adult learners.
• Robust formal academic preparation in working with individuals with disabilities in inclusive settings.
• Extensive experience working with individuals with a wide range of special education needs in inclusive settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reside in New Mexico.
• Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as face-to-face, hybrid, and online)
  Licensure or certification in related areas, e.g., teaching, BCBA, EDAG, leadership/administration.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an
  understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success
  of the University's mission to serve local and global communities

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.