"Adjunct Faculty - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS): Special Populations Program"

Posted: 23-Jun-25

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Education

Internal Number: 493842

Department: Ed Leadership & Policy Studies

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description: The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Houston is seeking applications for adjunct teaching positions to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Special Populations program. We offer a variety of programs, including a Special Populations Minor, Applied Behavior Analysis Minor, M.Ed. in Special Populations, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Special Populations, and accelerated Educational Diagnostician certification. Our offerings also provide pathways to certifications in Initial EC-12 Special Education, Educational Diagnostician, and Behavior Analyst, helping professionals enhance their expertise and qualifications in special education and related fields. Further information about ELPS and its programs is available at: https://www.uh.edu/education/departments/elps/.

Qualifications

• A doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
• A history of successful related experience in the discipline (e.g., experience as a special education teacher, educational diagnostician/school psychologist, behavior analyst, special education coordinator/director, etc.).
• Competency in assigned course content area(s).
• A valid certification/license in the area in which they’re teaching (e.g., special education teacher, educational diagnostician, BCBA, LSSP, etc.).
• Five (5) years experience in public schools in special education settings or related clinical settings preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear understanding of adult learning theory (engaging adult students).
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and district partners.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Required Attachments
Please submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and (3) unofficial transcripts. If selected, additional documents may be requested. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.