Special Education Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026

Special Education Adjunct Pool - Academic Year

Position Number: D97726 | Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

The College of Education, Department of Special Education invites applications for adjunct instructors with expertise in the following core program areas:

• Special
  
  Education:
  
  K-12 Generalist
• Autism
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Inclusive Education – Elementary Dual Licensure
• Inclusive Education – Secondary Dual Licensure
• Early Intervention
• Visually Impaired Learner
• Orientation & Mobility

As the largest Department of Special Education in Oregon, we seek to improve the educational and life experiences of students with disabilities through the preparation of highly effective special education teachers. Our faculty and staff are committed to improving outcomes of children and youth with disabilities through evidence-based teacher preparation, applied research, and state and national service.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within contexts of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all PSU policies, including the policies on prohibited discrimination & harassment and the professional standards of conduct.
• Contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship, practice resource conservation, and actively work toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education (or closely related field)
• PK‑12 teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ed.D or Ph.D. in Special Education (or closely related field)
• Experience teaching adults

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. PSU’s Professional Standards of Conduct apply to all employees.

Adjunct faculty are hired on either an annual or a per term basis and paid per credit hour in accordance with the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled