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Location

Fairfax, VA | United States

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Job description

*Department: *College of Education and Human Development

*Job Category: *Adjunct Faculty

*Job Type:* Part-Time

*Location: *Fairfax, VA

*Workplace Type:* On Site Required

*Salary: *Salary commensurate with education and experience

*Criminal Background Check: *Yes

*About the Department:*

The College of Education and Human Development's Special Education program has ranked 15th nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Additional recognition has been given to the online graduate program, which U.S. News & World Report has ranked 5th in the country. Mason's Special Education program is a research-intensive environment, with robust undergraduate and graduate programs and outstanding scholars across the full range of academic ranks. The mission of Mason's Special Education program is to improve the lives, productivity, and education of persons with disabilities. The Division strives to reach this goal by producing passionate, world-class special educators who elevate the profession of special education. Please visit [ for more information on the full range of programs and course offerings in the Division of Special Education and disAbility Research in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University.

*About the Position:*

The Division of Special Education and disAbility Research in the George Mason University College of Education and Human Development invites applications from highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate courses in Special Education: Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum (i.e., high incidence, mild/moderate disabilities) program to begin Summer 2024. We have a high level of need for instructors with coursework and professional experience in math and literacy methods as well as assessment. The General Curriculum program at GMU is a state-approved initial licensure program and offers fully online, hybrid, and in-person courses.

*Responsibilities:*

Adjunct faculty are part-time appointments appointed to fulfill the teaching and advising responsibilities associated with a specific course (or a set of specified courses) on a semester-by-semester basis.

*Required Qualifications:*

* Ph.D./Ed.D. in Special Education or related field for graduate level instruction;
* Master's in Special Education or related field for undergraduate level instruction; and
* Content expertise that matches courses in division-based programs, (e.g., explicit experience in assessment and/or methods-based instruction in reading/literacy and math).

*Instructions to Applicants: *

For full consideration, applicants must apply for *Special Education Adjunct Faculty* at [ Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and a current curriculum vita (CV). In addition, submit either a course evaluation report showing evidence of successful teaching from a recently taught course at the university level OR a letter of recommendation reflecting potential for success teaching at the university level.

*Posting Open Date: *February 2, 2024

*Posting Close Date: *March 30, 2024

*Open Until Filled?: *No

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