POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructors/Lecturers (Special Education) (Variable-Time) (Grayslake, IL)
Department of Counseling, Quantitative Methods, and Special Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Description of the Position: Instructors/Lecturers (variable percent of time) in the Department of Counseling, Quantitative Methods, and Special Education for Spring 2018. These are part-time, term, non-tenure track positions for an off-campus program at the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake, IL.

Responsibilities of the Position: Teach courses at the undergraduate/graduate level in the Special Education program.

Qualifications/Requirements: The rank of Instructor requires an earned master’s degree in Special Education or a related field; the rank of Lecturer requires an earned doctorate in Special Education or a related field.

Applicants for either level must provide evidence in the following areas:

  1. Broad background with an emphasis in Special Education
  2. Teaching experience at the K-12 school level (classroom-based, consultant etc.)
  3. Knowledge and experience related to one or more content areas listed below:

Introduction to Special Education; Methods and Materials for Teaching a Functional Curriculum; Assessment in special education, Behavior Management for Children and Youth with Disabilities; Legal Frameworks for Special Education; Collaboration.

Effective Date of Appointment: Spring 2018 Semester (January 1, 2018)

Appointment: These are tem appointments for Spring 2018 semester and contingent on available funds. The successful candidates may be re-appointed for future semesters contingent on programmatic needs, funding, and job performance.

Application Deadline: December 6, 2017 and continue until filled.

Application Procedure: A complete application must include (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial copy of transcript of highest degree earned, and (4) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three persons who can provide references. Electronic application submissions are preferred.

Send PDF files to coehs.business.office@siu.edu

Address application materials to:

Instructor/Lecturer Special Education Search Committee
c/o Susan Wills
College of Education and Human Services
115 Wham Building, Mail Code 4624
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.