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Position Title Adjunct/Per Course Faculty Special Education - School of Special Education, Leadership & Professional Studies (SELPS) (Spring 2026)

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies

Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.


Term Spring Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term 01/12/2026

Begin Date - Summer Term

Begin Date - Fall Term

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties
Will teach various courses within Special Education Programs.

Applicants will be responsible for teaching, planning, communicating with students, managing grades, and all duties required in teaching a course.

Adjunct/per course faculty openings will be in the Springfield area.

Adjunct/per course faculty may teach face-to-face on-campus, asynchronous or synchronous online, or in a blended format that includes a combination of online and seated instruction.




Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Adjunct/Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.


Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
Missouri State University accepts applications for Adjunct/Per Course Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates.

By submitting an application for this posting you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Adjunct/Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester.

There may not be a current opening.
Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees.

To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department.

Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application.

Official transcripts may be required at the time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.




Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity.

The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students.

In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.

Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.


This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S.

National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.


Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.





Posting Detail




Open Date 10/13/2025

Close Date 01/21/2026

Posting Number 20250062PCF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83781




Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).




+ * Do you have a Master's Degree?



+ No

+ Yes



+ * What discipline is your Master's degree?


(Open Ended Question)


+ * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?



+ Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

+ No, I am not currently employed by the University.

+ No, I am a current per course faculty member.



+ No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

+ No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

+ No, I am a current student University employee.





+ * Please describe your experience and qualifications in the following areas related to special education (if applicable): Literacy, Mathematics, Assessment, Compliance/Issues/Trends, Early Childhood, Assistive Technology, Behavior Supports/PBIS/ABA, Autism, Blind and Low Vision, Orientation and Mobility, Language Development, and Supervision/Coaching of Teachers.


(Open Ended Question)


+ * Are you available to teach in-person courses during the day or in the evening on Missouri State University's Springfield Campus?



+ Yes - Daytime

+ Yes - Evening

+ Not available in person



+ * Describe your experience and confidence level with online teaching including use of an LMS system, Zoom, and email correspondence..


(Open Ended Question)



Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

+ Unofficial Transcripts - 1

+ Other Documents -1

+ Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

+ Certificate/License-1

Required Skill Profession

Other General