Adjunct Faculty – EC-12 Special Education Fall 2027

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Department Summary

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learningsuch as internships service learning and project-based collaborations with industry partnersinto every students academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value most: communication adaptability teamwork and leadership. Our graduates dont just earn degrees; they launch purposeful career-ready futures. We seek faculty across all disciplines who are eager to contribute to this transformative campus-wide initiative actively.

Position Overview

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learningsuch as internships service learning and project-based collaborations with industry partnersinto every students academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value most: communication adaptability teamwork and leadership. Our graduates dont just earn degrees; they launch purposeful career-ready futures. We seek faculty across all disciplines who are eager to contribute to this transformative campus-wide initiative actively.

The School of Education at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) seeks qualified adjunct faculty to provide high-quality instruction in teacher education and related education courses. Adjunct faculty contributes to the preparation of future educators through effective teaching student engagement assessment and collaboration with university and school-based partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Special Education Exceptional Student Education Educational Psychology Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in special education.
• Experience teaching or supporting students with disabilities in EC12 educational settings or demonstrated higher education teaching experience in special education.
• Knowledge of special education assessment instruction and IEP development practices.
  
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage and support undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems effectively.
• Ability to connect educational theory with authentic PK12 practice.
• Commitment to student success professional integrity and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or a related field.
• Current or recent PK12 teaching or administrative experience.
• Texas EC12 Special Education certification or equivalent special education certification.
• Prior college or university teaching experience.
• Experience working with special education teacher candidates clinical teaching field experiences or educator preparation programs.
• Familiarity with Texas educator preparation standards TEA requirements and special educator certification examinations.
• Experience with learning management systems and technology-enhanced instruction.

Job Duties

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education consistent with approved course descriptions and the requirements of the EC12 Special Education educator preparation program.
• Prepare and deliver course content using effective evidence-based instructional practices appropriate for face-to-face online hybrid or other assigned instructional formats.
• Develop and maintain course materials syllabi assessments assignments and instructional resources consistent with program and course expectations.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students and maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Establish a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement academic success and professional development.
• Incorporate current educational research professional standards technology and relevant PK12 practices into instruction.
• Support teacher candidates in developing the knowledge and competencies necessary for successful completion of Texas educator certification requirements and effective practice as EC12 special education teachers.
• Collaborate with CEHD faculty staff university supervisors school district partners and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate in required faculty meetings orientations professional development training and course coordination activities.
• Communicate regularly with the program coordinator or designated faculty supervisor regarding course progress student concerns and instructional needs.
• Submit required course materials attendance information grades and other documentation by established deadlines.
• Maintain professional knowledge and expertise in the assigned teaching area. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Adjunct faculty assignments may vary by semester and may include face-to-face online hybrid evening or other instructional formats based on program needs and course scheduling.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.