Adjunct Instructor, Special Education

Job Details

Location:

Forest Grove Campus – Forest Grove, OR 97116

Position Type:
Part Time

Job Category:
Faculty and Staff

• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development:
  Navigating the legal and pedagogical nuances of writing compliant, high‑quality IEPs.
• Data Collection & Case Management:
  Systems for tracking progress and managing the administrative responsibilities of a special education caseload.
• Instructional Methods:
  Designing and implementing both academic and functional curricula for diverse learners.
• Behavior Management:
  Utilizing positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and functional behavioral assessments.
• Assessment & Evaluation:
  Administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
• Collaboration:
  
  Cultivating professional partnerships with families, related service providers, and general education colleagues.

• Deliver high‑quality, in‑person instruction on the Forest Grove campus.
• Provide timely, high‑quality feedback to undergraduate students seeking preliminary licensure in special education.
• Engage with department faculty to ensure curricular alignment and student success.

• Education:
  
  A Master’s degree in Special Education or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of five (5) years of full‑time teaching experience in K‑12 public school special education settings.
• Licensure:
  Evidence of a current teaching license and good standing with the Oregon School Activities Association (TSPC).

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level or providing professional development to adult learners.
• Strong familiarity with Oregon Department of Education (ODE) regulations and special education law.

Priority is given to candidates with daytime availability for in‑person instruction; some evening or online courses are available.

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at provost.