Adjunct - Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies (Graduate and Undergraduate Special Education Courses)
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LocationPhiladelphia - Hawk Hill
Work modehybrid
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJun 3, 2026 · 5mo ago
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Master’s Degree in Special Education or a closely related field
Teacher certification with three years of full-time teaching experience in PK12 schools or at the college level
ABD or PhD in Special Education or a closely related field
Willingness to teach on campus and flexibility in class scheduling
Knowledge of Special Education content areas: high incidence disabilities, ASD, low incidence disabilities, and transition planning
Expertise in special education law and policy, inclusive education, mental health, special education assessment, and/or curriculum and instruction
Experience in teaching online courses in higher education
About the role
Position Title:
Adjunct - Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies (Graduate and Undergraduate Special Education Courses)
Time Type:
Part time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct/affiliate faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate Special Education courses each semester. Knowledge of Special Education in any of the following content areas is desired: High incidence disabilities (including specific learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders), ASD, low incidence disabilities, and transition planning. Courses may be in-person on campus or online.
Nice to have
If you have expertise in teaching any of the following content areas, please highlight that in your resume/CV: special education law and policy, inclusive education, mental health, special education assessment, and/or curriculum and instruction. Professionals with experience in teaching online courses in higher education will be given preference.
About the company
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Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience, and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Hiring process
Note to Applicants: All candidates are required to submit a CV/resume and cover letter to their application. Optionally, candidates may submit a teaching statement and/or teaching evaluations to their applications.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Provide support and guidance to students
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Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
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Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
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Report grades at midterm and final times.
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Providing student learning outcomes data when asked.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
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Master’s Degree in Special Education or a closely related field
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Teacher certification with three years of full-time teaching experience in PK12 schools or at the college level.
Preferred
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ABD or PhD in Special Education or a closely related field
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Willingness to teach on campus and flexibility in class scheduling
Physical and Other Requirements:
May require standing for long periods of time
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May require talking for long periods of time
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May require carrying course materials
Modality:
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Courses may be Fully online OR in-person only
Pay Transparency:
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants: Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents for positions with over 50% work time on a SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Legal
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Applicant Information & Disclosures
Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.
Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
Read more about the university’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.