Adjunct Faculty - Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling, and Disability Studies
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Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling, and Disability StudiesWilliam Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Education, Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling, and Disability Studies.Offerings in this department include the following:Special Education

• Minor in Teacher of Students with Disabilities
• MEd in Special Education: Learning Disabilities
• MEd Learning Disabilities Concentration with Teacher Consultant Certificate
• MEd in Special Education with a concentration in Teacher of Students with Disabilities 100% Online
• MEd in Special Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder & Developmental Disabilities 100% Online
• Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Certificate
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate 100% Online

Professional Counseling

• MEd in Professional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration
• MEd in Professional Counseling, School Counseling Concentration
• Director of School Counseling Services Certificate
• Student Assistance Coordinator Certificate

Disability Studies

• BA in Disability Studies
• Minor in Disability Studies

For more information about programs in this department, please see Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment
• Participate actively in in-class and online discussions: sharing experiences and perspectives; probing students with questions that require critical thinking skills; highlighting key learning points; answering student questions.
• Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. Post assignment and course grades on the Blackboard Grade Center in a timely manner.
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring
• Use WPU email, Blackboard, and other WPU specific technology (Starfish / Banner / Chalk and Wire) for a variety of teaching, assessment, and administrative applications

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree and relevant professional experience in appropriate field to course/program.
• Relevant state certification/licensure.
• Five or more years experience working in a professional setting relevant to the course/program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching online

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment
• Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities with a strong sense of moral duty and obligation to the work at hand

Invitation to applyInterested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter.Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration.General questions related to this application process, please contact ...@wpunj.eduThank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.For general questions, please email ...@wpunj.edu. Total Rewards: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WPWilliam Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.EEO StatementWilliam Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.For more information, visit University Facts