Adjunct Faculty – Special Education

Role Overview

• Must follow all course policies and meet expectations according to established faculty guidelines, including timely grading of assignments, tests, papers, and final grade submission.
• Communicate with students in a timely manner.
• This includes: Contacting students using the Brightspace e-mail system before class starts to welcome them.
• Using the Brightspace notification system to communicate with students and check it regularly to assist and support students.
• Participating in the course and in threaded discussions as appropriate.
• Returning assignments in a timely manner with meaningful and helpful critiques.
• Using the Brightspace Grade Center for all assignments and returning all graded assignments to maintain a permanent record of student work.
• Commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning.
• Class preparation and continual course maintenance required.
• Course maintenance includes updating assignment due dates in the calendar function in Brightspace and providing a phone number and e-mail address to students.
• Faculty have access to their Brightspace course one month before their course is scheduled to begin and are expected to take the time necessary to familiarize themselves with the course objectives, content, text, assignments and delivery format.
• Technology training is not provided, so faculty must be willing to watch videos provided by the university to learn how to use the learning management system.
• Provide supplemental material that will enhance the class according to the experience and expertise of the faculty.
• Adhere to the course and course objectives for basic content.
• Participate in the faculty orientation program, bi-annual faculty meetings and other training & forums as required.
• Communicate promptly with the Program Director, Dean, Director of Faculty Development, or other designated CAGS staff, if you face any difficulties.
• Report errors, deficiencies, misrepresentations and make suggestions for improvement in course content to the Program Director, Dean, or Director of Curriculum.

Requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Special Education,
• preferred; or a Master's degree in Special Education plus at least 15 years of experience working in a Special Education related position
• Three years of full-time, or equivalent, K-12 school-based Special Education experience is required (licensed experience preferred).
• Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.
• Strong human relations skills as applied in a remote/online working environment.
• Experience teaching in higher education, particularly online with modern learning management systems.
• Passion for Christ-centered higher education and dedication to the integration of faith and learning in their field.

Benefits

• Faith friendly
• Convictionally Christian
• Live out your calling
• Equip students for kingdom work