Part-Time Temporary Instructor in Special Education Program on Visual Impairments

Job SummaryKutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations. The Department of Special Education at Kutztown University invites applications for a quarter-time position for Spring 2026. Responsibilities include teaching an undergraduate course in the visual impairment program. It can also include field student teaching supervision. Daytime teaching/supervision and a successful interview are required. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth and professional development; and service. Minimum QualificationsA master's degree in the field of visual impairment with at least five (5) years of experience in teaching students with visual impairments is required. Preferred QualificationsA doctorate and at least one year of college-level teaching experience or equivalent, along with experience working with diverse learners, is preferred. ESL Endorsement, teacher of the visually impaired certification, Special Education Certification, Instructional Coaching Endorsement, orientation and mobility certification, and/or interests in teacher inquiry or action research are encouraged. Supplemental InformationAs part of the application, candidates must submit the following material to NEOED: a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts must be supplied by the time of the interview), and contact information for three professional references. For any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Nicole Johnson, Coordinator & Adjunct Pool Search Committee Chair ([njohnson@kutztown.edu](mailto:njohnson@kutztown.edu)). Only complete applications will be considered (as all previously listed documents have been received). Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.Non-Discrimination Statement Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at [pena@kutztown.edu](mailto:pena@kutztown.edu). Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [titleix@kutztown.edu](mailto:titleix@kutztown.edu), or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at [OCR@ed.gov](mailto:OCR@ed.gov). Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at [https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html](https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html). Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is [available online](https://www.kutztown.edu/safety-and-emergency/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports.html). You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at [clery@kutztown.edu](mailto:clery@kutztown.edu).

Location: Kutztown, Pennsylvania, US

Posted Date: 11/17/2025