Part-time Faculty, Special Education

Compensation Range:

National University – San Diego, California

Part-time Faculty: Special Education

Location: Remote, USA

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Job Description

The Department of Special Education at the Sanford College of Education, National University invites applications for Part-time Faculty to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses that prepare candidates for Special Education teaching credentials in California. Part-time faculty support the preparation of future educators who will work with TK–12 students with disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings.

Essential Job Duties:

Part-time faculty responsibilities include:

• Teaching assigned courses in Special Education aligned with program curriculum and course learning outcomes.
• Supporting teacher candidates in developing evidence-based instructional practices for students with disabilities.
• Providing timely, meaningful feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Maintaining regular communication with students and responding to inquiries within 48 hours.
• Ensuring coursework aligns with state standards and credential program expectations.
• Collaborating with course leads and department leadership to ensure consistency across program courses.
• Maintaining awareness of state requirements related to teacher preparation and credentialing.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in education, Special Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid California teaching credential in Special Education* issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or an equivalent out-of-state teaching credential with eligibility for California licensure through reciprocity.
• Added authorizations required for Autism and CLAD or equivalent authorizations.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in TK–12 settings, preferably serving students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), California Multi-Tiered System of Supports (CA MTSS), and inclusive instructional practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting diverse learners, including students with disabilities and/or multilingual learners.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching online in teacher preparation or higher education.
• Experience supporting teacher candidates during fieldwork or clinical practice.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and data-driven instructional practices.
• Experience teaching in online learning environments.

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter describing teaching experience and areas of expertise
• Copy of current California teaching credential or a comparable out-of-state teaching license.
• Contact information for professional references

Additional Information

Part-time faculty appointments are made on a course-by-course basis depending on program needs and enrollment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to preparing future educators to effectively support diverse learners and students with disabilities in California schools.

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.