Survey of Special Education: Teaching Children with Exceptionalities– Adjunct– Traditional Ground Campus – College of Education

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Education.  Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees,  TESOL  and  special education.

As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.  If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you. 

Why Work at GCU:

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026)

Course: Survey of Special Education: Teaching Children with Exceptionalities

Teacher candidates are introduced to the educational needs of students with mild to moderate disabilities and their families, including the definitions, characteristics, prevalence, causes and educational approaches to these disabilities and disorders. Teacher candidates will identify preventative and responsive practices related to cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional patterns of learning and development for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate times to differentiate, modify, or accommodate to support student learning. Teacher candidates also survey the special education process involving the application of various laws and regulations.

 What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred: Doctorate in Special Education.
• Minimum: Masters in Special Education AND
  • 2 areas of exceptional expertise.
  • All instructors must have a valid state special education teaching certification AND
    • a minimum of three years teaching students with disabilities grades K-12 AND
    • at least six graduate credits of methods/strategies/characteristics/curriculum planning for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
• Any applicable licenses/certifications

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