Adjunct Professor, Education – SPED Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Instructions for the course(s) are listed below.
• North Park University offers a comprehensive Special Education (SPED) LBS1 Endorsement program for educators seeking to enhance their skills in teaching special education.
• As part-time instructors, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis.
• The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population.
• Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course.
• Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks, supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS.
• Submit a personalized course syllabus to the dean in electronic format at least one week before the course start date.
• Adhere to the printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• While there is no formal office hours requirement, you are expected to be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed.

• Master’s degree in Special Education
• Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Terminal degree in a related field.
• Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system (LMS).
• Experience teaching at a university level.
• Familiarity with online instruction.