Part-time Faculty - Special Education, SED 540

Job Details

Position Title:
Part-time Faculty - Special Education, SED 540

Campus:
All USM locations

City, State:
Gorham ME

Department:
Special Education - PSED

Bargaining Unit:
PATFA

Statement of Job:

The Special Education Department at the University of Southern Maine seeks part-time faculty to teach its Learners Who Are Exceptional in General Education (SED 540) for our Fall 2022 Session that begins on August 29, 2022.

The primary goal of Learners Who Are Exceptional in General Education (SED 540) is to construct an understanding and knowledge of the range of exceptionalities, including students with disabilities and those identified as gifted and talented. The course is based on the following premises: a) students with disabilities are guaranteed an appropriate education that includes engagement with typically developing peers and is based on the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible; and b) students who are gifted and talented should be educated appropriately based on their academic and artistic abilities. Topics include characteristics of areas of exceptionality; planning and strategies for differentiating instruction and universal design; assistive technology; state and federal laws regarding students who are exceptional; working with families; Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS); and collaboration among all school personnel.

USM’s Special Education Department offers a variety of programs designed for both individuals seeking to earn certification to teach special education or to enhance their skills to support students with various learning needs. There are three concentrations in the Master of Science in Special Education. The USM Special Education program integrates systemic approaches to meeting student learning needs and all courses include connections to a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). Students apply learning through projects and assignments that are practical and connected to their professional goals. To learn more about USM’s Special Education Program click here .

Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior college teaching experience. In addition, USM employees can use their USM Card to access the library, Cigna Employee Assistance Plan, and fitness center(s). USM also offers part-time faculty the opportunity for development frequently through our Center for Collaboration and Development (CCD) and the chance to get an online teaching certification and training through CTEL, in addition to other developmental opportunities open to all staff throughout the year.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise – Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is located in the intellectual, cultural, and economic heart of Maine. Over 60 languages are spoken within an hour’s drive of our three campuses in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. USM’s three environmentally friendly campuses are unique, yet all share the extensive resources of the university — and all are energized through strong community partnerships. Offering easy access to Boston, plus the ocean, mountains, and forests of coastal, inland, and northern Maine, USM is at the heart of Maine's most exciting metropolitan region. Our faculty are dedicated researchers and experts in their fields, including multiple recipients of national grants, awards, and fellowships and state, national, and global partnerships are steps from our campuses.

Want to know more about employment, benefits, and local resources? Our Employment webpage has additional information to help you become more familiar with developing a new career at USM as well as exploring everything the greater Southern Maine area has to offer.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or closely related field such as School Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, or Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Documented experience teaching students with disabilities in special and general education settings.
• Prior experience teaching adults through courses, training, or professional learning sessions.

Other Information:

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign.

To apply materials must be submitted via "Apply for position" at the bottom of this page. You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae, including a list of the names and contact information for three references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by July 1, 2022 .

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume