Temporary Part Time Faculty - Special Education

Temporary Part Time Faculty - Special Education

The Department of Special Education seeks to hire temporary part-time faculty to teach 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.

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 drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Special Education Department Chair.

Qualified candidates from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to indicate which semester they prefer to teach. These positions will remain open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in special education or a closely related field
• Minimum three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral or 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 from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
• Extensive experience working with individuals with a wide range of special education needs from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

A complete application will include: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and unofficial transcript copies uploaded to the 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.

This posting will remain active until . Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

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.