Assistant Adjunct Professor - Literacy, Special Education and Early Childhood Education

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The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Literacy, Special

Education:

and Early Childhood

Education:

(LESE) in the College of

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seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor, starting in January 2026. This position will teach Special and Inclusive

Education:

courses online, including courses for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Endorsement. The course meeting times are arranged by the instructor. This position is eligible for a remote work schedule. Remote work must be performed within the state of Iowa. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the

requirements:

of our remote work policy and agreement.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in

Education:

or Special

Education:

; relevant teaching

experience:

in the field; and evidence of strong communication and interpersonal

skills:

required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Endorsements in Special

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and/or commensurate professional

experience:

• supporting special

education:

students or educators; online teaching

experience:

; and a record of excellence of teaching with evidence of a student-focused approach preferred. Position Details: Job Category: Faculty Type of Position: Temporary Service Schedule: Spring semester Application Instructions: All application materials received by December 24, 2025, will be given full consideration.

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