Governors State University

Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Division of Education Multicategorical Special Education AY26-27

Location
University Park, IL
Pay
$500 – $3,300 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 7, 2026

About this position

Location: Governors State University, IL Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ202600011 Division: Education and Leadership Department: Education and Leadership FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,300.00 per course. Governors State University's College of Education seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our Masters of Arts Multicatergorical Special Education program. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above program are for graduate students. Please visit https://www.govst.edu/mcse/ for more information about the program and courses offered for students. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree in Special Education or a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications Online teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to teach methods courses, have at least three years of PreK-12 classroom experience with students with disabilities, and those with experience with students having moderate-to-severe disabilities. Supplemental Information Please attach the following required documents:Curriculum Vitae Transcripts Cover Letter List of Three Professional References

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$3,300
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$4,600/ course, n=41
Illinois median
$3,550/ course, n=88

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