Part-time Faculty, Education Specialist University Support Provider

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National University – San Diego, California

Part-time Faculty: Education Specialist University Support Provider

Location: Remote, CA (Northern California)

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide.  Our eight schools and two colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Position Summary

Part-time faculty members in the role of University Support Provider - Education Specialist, teach courses within a clinical practice, capstone courses required as one element for those seeking an Education Specialist teaching credential.  Primary responsibility is to engage students, offer excellent feedback, and inspire students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline. This position works closely with other faculty teaching in the discipline, and Clinical Practice faculty and staff. Sanford College of Education is seeking a Part-time Assistant Professor in the following areas of specialization(s):

• Education Specialist, Extensive Support Needs specialization (Moderate/Severe disabilities)
• Education Specialist, Mild to Moderate Support Needs specialization (Mild/Moderate disabilities)

*** PRIORITY given to candidates with Education Specialist, Extensive Support Needs specialization (Moderate/Severe disabilities) experience who work/live in Northern California***

Essential Job Duties:

The role of Part-time Faculty, Education Specialist University Support Provider includes teaching courses within a programmatic core discipline as assigned, and serving as a liaison between students and the clinical placement site they are assigned for clinical practice.

• Provide substantive, timely evaluation and feedback to students on multiple teaching performance expectations demonstrated in videorecorded teaching demonstrations.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in special education or a related field.
• Valid and clear California education specialist or special education teaching credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• 5+ years of experience teaching students with disabilities in a California public school setting, grades TK-22.
• Proficiency in common internet tools like Zoom.
• Current knowledge of special education, diversity, and instructional design.
• Must reside and be eligible to work in California as a current NORTHERN California educator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level or field teaching experience.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• K-22 experience includes academic classroom settings with a range of disabilities.
• Experience with co-teaching, extensive support needs or mild moderate support needs, explicit and systematic instruction, and functional academics.
• Experience in a range of settings across least restrictive environment.

*** PRIORITY given to candidates with Education Specialist, Extensive Support Needs specialization (Moderate/Severe disabilities) experience who work/live in Northern California***

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vita.
• Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.
• 3 Letters of Reference

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.