Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Education; Special Education

Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Education (Special Education)

This is a part-time position with 10 hours per week. The role is exempt and falls under the Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education (JM-AJ) organizational unit.

The Department of Teacher Education is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach special education courses for the  academic year. These positions are available in Fall 2026 for undergraduate in-person courses and graduate and dual-level online courses.

The ideal candidate will have taught in a special education setting and will bring diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills in methods for teaching special education in powerful, purposeful, and culturally responsive ways. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or dual level, completing related grading and accreditation assessments, and working in collaboration to ensure consistency amongst sections of coursework. Applicants should indicate their educational background and work expertise related to teaching using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), as well as their availability for on-campus instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Special Education or other related field
• Endorsement in at least one area of special education (preference for Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or Learning Disability)
• Three years of successful classroom experience as a special education teacher in a special education setting
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience and/or student-teaching supervision and/or field supervision
• Experience with curriculum alignment and assessment, and experience using Canvas as an online learning management system

Working Conditions:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan

Required Documents and Materials:

• Curriculum vitae and cover letter that outline teaching experience and areas of certification
• Contact information for three professional references

About Saginaw Valley State University:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty, and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years ). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research.

SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements, or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations, and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science, and the arts at the middle school, high school, and university levels.

SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. ). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level.

The average class size is 23 students.