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Instructor of Teacher Education (Educational psychology/Special Education)
College of Charleston
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Posted: 19-Feb-26
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65-70K
Categories:
Assistant/Associate Professor
Internal Number: 006735
Instructor of Teacher Education (Educational Psychology / Special Education)
The School of Education at the College of Charleston is seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month Instructor of Teacher Education (Educational Psychology / Special Education) position in the Department of Teacher Education, beginning August 15, 2026. This is a teaching-focused, non-tenure-track appointment with primary responsibility for undergraduate and graduate instruction in educational psychology and related areas.
This position is essential to supporting the instructional mission of the Department of Teacher Education by providing consistent, high-quality instruction in foundational coursework required for all teacher education majors and minors. The successful candidate will contribute to student preparation for professional licensure and will support growing enrollments across multiple education programs.
Duties Include:
Teaching a full instructional load of 12 credit hours per semester (typically four sections), with primary responsibility for:
EDFS 303: Human Growth and Development
EDFS 654: Human Growth and Development (Graduate Level)
EDFS 401: Introduction to Special Education, as program needs require
Designing and delivering high-quality instruction that supports preservice teacher development and preparation for certification examinations, including the Praxis II PLT
Teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels, as assigned
Maintaining consistent course design and instructional alignment across multiple sections
Participating in departmental, programmatic, and School of Education meetings and service activities
Supporting student recruitment and retention efforts within the Department of Teacher Education
Collaborating with colleagues, particularly within the special education (SPED) team, to support programmatic needs and instructional coherence
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned master’s degree in education with specialization in educational psychology, special education, or a closely related field
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching educational psychology or closely related coursework at the college or university level
Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate students
Strong communication and organizational skills
Commitment to student-centered instruction and collaboration with colleagues
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and across varied program contexts
The Department of Teacher Education prepares aspiring educators for a career in teaching. Students learn about educational theories, instructional methods, classroom management techniques, and educational psychology. By the end of their program, culminating in a clinical practice internship, students are prepared to create engaging lesson plans, assess student progress and facilitate a positive learning environment that nurtures students' intellectual and social growth. As an education student, they learn about educational theories, instructional methods, classroom management techniques, and educational psychology.
