Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Educational Psychology

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Educational
Psychology

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Educational
Psychology

Department

Educational Psychology Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-09-28

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. Responsibilities
include teaching courses in our Undergraduate Inclusive Education
(IEP) and Graduate Special Education (GSEP) Programs.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses beginning Spring Semester 2027. Responsibilities
include teaching courses in our Undergraduate Inclusive Education
(IEP) and Graduate Special Education (GSEP) Programs. Our Inclusive
Education Program meets the increasing demands in the field for
educators prepared to teach all learners in both general education
content and integrated methods, and special education
student-centered supports and practices. The Inclusive Education
Program leads to three licenses and an endorsement: PK-5 Primary
Licensure (General Education), K-12

Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist Licensure, and K-12
Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Licensure, and the K-12
TESOL Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages). Our online Graduate Special Education Program results
in a Master's degree in Special Education and/or K-12 Intervention
Specialist teacher licensure.

This is an on-campus position and requires in-person presence on
the Oxford campus. Appointment begins in January 2027.

College of Education, Health, & Society:

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at
Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through
excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships,
the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage
international perspectives. Our integrated human experience
prepares graduates to generate

knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse and
global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty
members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to
both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their
teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion
in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our
society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out
opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by
the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership,
Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work,

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership &
Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry). We
believe that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates
the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to
excellence in research and

teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

For appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor, earned doctoral
degree by date of appointment in Special Education or closely
related field. For appointment as Instructor, Master's degree in
Special Education or closely related field with a minimum of 5
years professional teaching experience in a PK-12 setting.

Consideration may be given to candidates who have any of the
following:

• Evidence of expertise in both general and special

education

• High-quality instruction and collaboration in higher

education

• Experience teaching online courses
• Evidence of knowledge in Science of Reading and effective

literacy instruction

• Experience teaching in inclusive settings
• Earned doctorate by time of appointment
• Expertise and/or teaching experience related to one or more

disciplines in the Department of Educational Psychology such as
School Psychology

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a resume/CV and statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Ashley
Cartell Johnson at

cartelae@miamioh.edu. Inquiries regarding the application process
may be directed to Sherry

Johnson at johns293@miamioh.edu.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html,
which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters
webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law
information.

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