Lecturer in Special Education

Position Approval Information

First Section

School/College: School of Education & Human Services Department: 2055 - Human Development & Child Study Position Title: Lecturer Field of Specialty: Special Education Name of Department Chair: Tomoko Wakabayashi Expected Hire Date: 01/01/2027

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Lecturer in Special Education Job Description Summary:

The department of Human Development and Child Studies in the School of Education and Human Services is looking for qualified individuals to serve as part-time lecturers. We are accepting applications to teach special ed. content in OU's Special Education Master's degree and graduate certificate endorsement programs in ABA, ASD, SLD and EI as well as in OU's elementary and secondary ed. programs.

Areas of expertise in Special Education include: specific learning disabilities (SLD), emotional impairments (EI), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Applied Behavior Analysis (specifically for BCBA certification) and education psychology.

Minimum Qualifications:

K-12 teaching experience and the minimum of a Master's degree in Special Education or Educational Psychology. For ABA: candidates should be a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst). Experience working with children from K-12 in general and special education settings. Willingness and ability to teach in person during the day, as well as use a web-based learning management system (Moodle) to teach hybrid or fully online courses as well. Familiarity with navigating video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom) with the intent to use in some classroom or other interpersonal settings;

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please indicate your specific area of expertise in your cover letter for expedited consideration.

Oakland University Standard Language

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor's degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

Open Date: 09/23/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Job Category: Part-time Faculty EEO Statement:

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• List of References

Optional Documents