What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Assistant Professor of Education (Survey of Exceptionalities) position at Southwestern University?
About Us
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.
Position Overview
The Department of Education at Southwestern University invites applications for a part-time Instructor/ Professor to teach Survey of Exceptionalities in Spring 2027. This introductory course explores the range of human experiences of individuals with exceptionalities (including those who are gifted and/or have learning, mental, physical, emotional, or sensory disabilities) and their families. Students examine cross-cultural perspectives on disability, historical and legal foundations, and contemporary issues in education, with emphasis on how social responses shape quality of life and educational access.
The course incorporates application-based learning (e.g., dyslexia simulations and gifted/talented identification activities) and requires 15 hours of field experience. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach the course in a way that is rigorous, practical, and grounded in inclusive education, disability studies perspectives, and legal/ethical responsibilities.
Qualifications
To apply, please submit:
Salary: $4,200 (terminal degree in-hand by January 1) or $3,900 (Master’s degree in-hand by January 1). Non-benefitted position.
Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.
Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Southwestern University Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.southwestern.edu/life-at-southwestern/safety-security/annual-security-reports/ containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 512-863-1435.
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.
Position Overview
The Department of Education at Southwestern University invites applications for a part-time Instructor/ Professor to teach Survey of Exceptionalities in Spring 2027. This introductory course explores the range of human experiences of individuals with exceptionalities (including those who are gifted and/or have learning, mental, physical, emotional, or sensory disabilities) and their families. Students examine cross-cultural perspectives on disability, historical and legal foundations, and contemporary issues in education, with emphasis on how social responses shape quality of life and educational access.
The course incorporates application-based learning (e.g., dyslexia simulations and gifted/talented identification activities) and requires 15 hours of field experience. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach the course in a way that is rigorous, practical, and grounded in inclusive education, disability studies perspectives, and legal/ethical responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Inclusive Education, or closely related field
- Ph.D./Ed.D. preferred
- Knowledge of disability-related law and educational practice (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, ADA, IEP/504 processes, LRE/inclusion)
- Experience teaching or supporting inclusive practices, accommodations, differentiation, and collaboration with families/professionals
- Ability to lead application-based activities and supervise/support field-experience requirements
To apply, please submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for two references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (recommended)
Salary: $4,200 (terminal degree in-hand by January 1) or $3,900 (Master’s degree in-hand by January 1). Non-benefitted position.
Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.
Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Southwestern University Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.southwestern.edu/life-at-southwestern/safety-security/annual-security-reports/ containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 512-863-1435.
Salary : $4,200