Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech Community College • Columbus, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi. They deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, use available technology to enhance instruction, and develop or maintain course materials and student records. They engage students through active teaching strategies and monitor student progress, providing interventions and referrals to academic supports as appropriate. The role also requires professional, cooperative interactions, compliance with College policies, and implementation of classroom, lab, and learning-environment safety procedures. Applicants must include a cover letter and unofficial transcript. The position requires a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the instructional area and faculty credentials specified in ASOM 7.1. The instructor must conduct activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views. The Early Childhood Education discipline standard requires an earned master’s or higher degree in early childhood education or child development, or a master’s or higher degree with 18 graduate credit hours in closely related courses and academic preparation appropriate to the courses or specialty taught. Candidates must also have professional certification in the field or two years of directly related early childhood work experience serving birth through age 8. Experience in early intervention or special education is preferred. Pay is $45 per contact hour.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• An earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in early childhood education or child development; alternatively, an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and/or specialty taught.
• Professional certification in the field or two years of directly related early childhood work experience serving birth through age 8.
• Applications must include a cover letter and unofficial transcript.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early intervention or special education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage students in meaningful and productive ways, using active classroom teaching strategies focused on student learning.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts.
• Provide student interventions, including communication, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate College resources.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers and comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, professional standards, and respect for diversity.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan, including low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level