Visiting Assistant Professor of Education

Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Springfield, MA
Job Type: Academic Faculty - 9 months
Job Number: 00430
Department: Education
Opening Date: 08/12/2026


Description


The Springfield College Department of Education invites applications for a full-time visiting faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to undergraduate and graduate coursework in special education and inclusive education and may also teach related courses across the department's educator preparation programs.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in special education, experience working with teacher candidates and/or practicing educators, experience teaching in the college classroom, and possess strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Experience with early childhood education, elementary education, literacy, inclusive education, or clinical supervision is also desirable. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to preparing educators to serve diverse learners and communities through equitable, culturally and linguistically sustaining, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities


Responsibilities will include a 12-credit teaching load each semester, supporting academic advising, participation in department meetings, and other service appropriate to a full-time visiting faculty member.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree in special education, education, or a closely related field;
• At least one year of college-level teaching experience (part-time or full-time);
• Significant professional experience in PK-12 education;
• Experience teaching or supporting learners with disabilities.

Preferred qualifications

• Doctorate or advanced graduate study in special education, education, or a related field;
• Experience with educator preparation, licensure programs, or clinical supervision;
• Ability to teach across undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Familiarity with Massachusetts educator licensure expectations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


The position is expected to include courses such as Foundations of Inclusive Education, Methods in Special Education, Exceptional Learners, and related graduate coursework, with assignments adjusted based on departmental needs.
At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

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