Adjunct Faculty - Special Education (Remote)

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University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized academic programs for the nontraditional learner fully online and through UMass Global MyPath, its self-paced online competency-based education.

School of Education

Adjunct Faculty - Special Education

Position Overview:

Special Education Adjunct faculty are hired to deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction in an online learning environment. Adjunct instructors must be willing to engage with faculty, students, and other stakeholders to ensure well-rounded, rigorous learning experiences that offer students the highest levels of support. This position will be teaching special education courses in programs that lead to California Education Specialist credential in either Mild Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs. Therefore, this role requires a California teaching Credential and teaching experience in Special Education. There are six academic sessions per year. Each contracted academic session is eight weeks of instruction and one week of preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching duties, mentoring, or supervising students including posting weekly announcement videos
• Preparing and delivering course content or assessments.
• Collaborating with faculty or staff for curriculum planning.
• Utilizing specific technologies or tools (e.g., Brightspace LMS, video platforms)
• Attending required meetings, training, or development sessions.
• Holding virtual, weekly, open office hours for students.
• Engaging in program review and assessment activities as needed.
• Participating in calibration meetings relating to PLOs, CLOs, and Professional Dispositions

Location Policy:

Applicants from the following states will receive first consideration:

Remote work from any of the following states – Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

*Recruiting in California and Massachusetts only if position job responsibilities warrant it.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Special Education from an accredited institution
• Ed Specialist California (CA) Credential in Mild Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs (or equivalent) including:
  • a) current knowledge of the content;
  •  b) knowledge of the current context of public schooling including the California adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems;
  • c) knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation; and
  • d) demonstration of effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service.
• Five years of teaching experience OR equivalent training and experience doing teacher preparation and/or supervision OR equivalent teaching and clinical training/ experience (e.g.  BCBA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Special Education
• Experience in inclusive settings or facilitating inclusion minutes with students with moderate to extensive support needs
• Co-teaching inclusion experience as a special educator in a general education setting
• Experience administering special education assessments (e.g. Woodcock Johnson)
• We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas:
  • Special Education law
  • Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS, ABA)
  • Inclusion
  • Assistive Technology and AAC
• Trained assessor of or extensive knowledge of CalTPAs.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students or candidates.
• Experience using specific educational tools such as Go React.
• Ongoing professional development and training to stay up to date with the field

Work Environment:

A remote adjunct work environment is a flexible, virtual setting where instructors deliver course content, engage with students, and fulfill academic responsibilities from a remote location. This environment typically relies on digital communication tools, learning management systems (LMS), and virtual collaboration platforms to facilitate teaching and interaction

Compensation:

The following salary range reflects compensation paid for a 3-unit course (101.25 hours) and varies based on the faculty member’s course assignment (see the Adjunct Compensation Policy for details including varying credit levels):

3-unit Lecture Course: The hiring range for this position is $3456.00 to $3856.00. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to; geographical location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role (please indicate coursework that you would be interested in teaching), found here: 2025-2026 Catalog
• Copy of California Teaching and/or Administration Credentials.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (dated within the past 18 months).

Job Requisition will remain open to new applications until December 6, 2025

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