Adjunct Faculty

EDvance•Sf, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

EDvance College is hiring Adjunct for Spring 2027! Adjunct faculty are critical members of EDvance College, as they are content experts who help support student success through instruction and assessment of learning. Many currently work as full-time ECE professionals, or in other ECE positions, and provide an important and valuable connection to the field. The role of adjunct faculty is to join the team of committed educators who provide students with relevant, quality instruction aligned with the mission, vision, values, and outcomes of the college. At EDvance College, adjunct faculty are supported to work closely and collaboratively with the Early Childhood Studies team. EDvance courses are taught fully online, blending live synchronous sessions, held in the evenings to accommodate working learners, with asynchronous learning activities in Canvas. Our courses are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm and 7:45-9:00 pm Pacific Time.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education or coaching and mentoring
A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in an early childhood classroom, if teaching an ECE content or CORP class
A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience if teaching a writing development course
If hired to teach in the Spanish pathway, must be bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English
Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable and welcoming environment for learners and employees.
Experience in scaffolded course design, engaging teaching practices, and student support at the college/university level
Use technology tools flexibly and inventively to create dynamic synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
Teach and work evenings to accommodate student schedules when necessary
Attend monthly 1.5-hour Faculty Learning Community meetings
A background check (may include: employment and education verification, criminal records, civil records, professional licenses, credit and sex offender registries, as position requires). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check and pass the criminal portion of the check may affect employment eligibility as it relates to the job specific duties listed below: Access to student academic records which may include sensitive student information

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Proficiency using Canvas, Zoom, GoReact, Turnitin, and Google Workspace
Experience working with state-subsidized preschools, Head Start programs, or Title V centers
Experience with Child Development permit requirements and California ECE work requirements
Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese strongly desired but not required
Consent to, and clearance of criminal background check

Responsibilities

Ensure a high-quality academic experience for students in the classroom.
Creates and facilitates engaging online learning experiences, such as discussions, small-group work, case studies, and reflection activities, that promote active participation and deep learning
Connects course content to learners' daily work in early childhood settings, helping them apply theory and research directly to their practice with children and families
Provides timely, constructive weekly feedback on learners' assignments that recognizes strengths, identifies areas for growth, and helps students improve their work
Assesses learner learning fairly and consistently using course rubrics and learning outcomes, and grades assignments on schedule
Uses formative assessment of learning to adjust instruction, reach out to students who are struggling, and provide additional support when needed
Aligns course content, assignments, and assessments with the California Early Childhood Educator Competencies, California Learning Foundations, NAEYC Professional Standards, and Model Work Standards, and integrates widely used tools such as the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), so learners are prepared for professional and permit requirements
Ensures course content, pedagogy, and learner support align with The EDvance Way, college policies, and procedures
Collaborates with Student Support Services staff to quickly address learner concerns and provide support
Contribute to a collaborative, aligned, and continuously improving program.
Completes faculty onboarding Canvas course before the start of the term
Ensures course syllabus meets standardized templates or guidance
Attends bi-weekly remote meetings throughout the semester to collaborate with other faculty to ensure vertical and horizontal sequencing of instruction, assignments, and learning outcomes
Participates in monthly Faculty Learning Communities (1.5 hours) to share teaching practices, reflect on student learning, and collaborate on program improvement
Participates in the Faculty Peer Review Process
Contributes to ECS quality monitoring and tracking student outcomes