Title: AD115 - Adjunct Instructor of Special Education ( Multi-Hire Temporary)

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education (EESE) within the School of Education at Norfolk State University invites applications for the Adjunct Instructor of Special Education position, with an anticipated start date of  August 15, 2025. We seek candidates that have expertise in curriculum development and instruction for elementary school learners, inclusive classroom environments, and research-based best practices in elementary education.

Norfolk State University’s Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education (EESE) is housed in the School of Education. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused upon working with children in P-12 school settings as well as community and agency programs.

Adjunct faculty will be expected to:

•  Teach courses in the Bachelor of Science in Special Education (B.S.Ed.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree programs in Special Education
• Advise students as required
• Contribute to curricula development in the department
• Hold office hours as designated by the University for adjunct faculty
• Meet with the Department Chair for delineated departmental meetings
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To teach master’s level courses, an earned doctorate (Ph.D. /Ed.D.) in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university is necessary. To teach undergraduate courses, an earned masters or education specialist degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university is necessary. Candidates should have evidence of or demonstrated potential for inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level that builds engaging, relevant, and authentic learning experiences for students.

Additional Considerations

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching experience at the college or university level and considerable practice with face-to-face and online course delivery modalities.

Special Instructions

Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must be completed using the following link https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?query=norfolk+state+univer and contents are to include:

1. Cover Letter
2. State Application
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Transcripts (Official due upon hire)

Letters of Recommendation (3) upon hire

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.