Adjunct Faculty, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

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Adjunct Faculty, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

About the Department

The Lifelong Learning department delivers high-quality, accessible educational programs that empower adults to pursue personal growth, maintain cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being, and engage in meaningful community connection.

General Responsibilities

The Lifelong Learning department is seeking passionate and dedicated instructors to lead engaging, hands-on courses for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students build confidence, independence, and practical life skills in areas such as social skills, daily living, vocational skills, financial literacy, personal safety, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Human Services, Adult Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline.
• At least 1–2 years of experience teaching, supporting, or working directly with adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Essential Duties

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in areas such as life skills, social skills, vocational skills, financial literacy, and personal safety.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional activities, supplemental materials, and course syllabi.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and accessible learning environment.