Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Education - Quincy College

About the position

The Adjunct Instructor will serve as an instructor for academic courses assigned by the Dean at Quincy College. The role requires adherence to the college's philosophy and mission, maintaining a competent level of performance and professional development. The college is specifically seeking qualified applicants to teach Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality teaching/instructing to Quincy College students.
• Prepare a syllabus which conforms to Quincy College requirements including objectives, required assigned reading, and assessment methods.
• Attend classes as scheduled.
• Attend faculty meetings as requested and cooperate with any policy requests.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes discussion and respects each student.
• Adhere to the policies as set forth in the 'Faculty Handbook', including attendance and make-up policy for missed classes, early dismissal, and final exams.
• Prepare in advance for each class, check adjunct faculty mailbox for important messages before each class, and communicate any changes in the course syllabus to the class as needed.
• Prepare and distribute 'Notices of Concern' as needed in a timely manner.
• Promptly return all exams and homework giving students feedback on their work.
• Turn in all required paperwork in a timely fashion, including contracts, syllabi, class lists, attendance sheets, and final grades.
• Participate in mandatory training/coursework, including Title IX, Non-discrimination, Security Policy and Notification of Security Reporting, FERPA, and Bi-Annual Municipal Ethics Law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in the field or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Teaching experience in the subject area at the college level required, preferably in a community college setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to education and working with a diverse student population.
• Experience using technology in the classroom and/or for distance learning, and traditional/nontraditional methods of instruction.
• Online, Hybrid, Remote or blended teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Experience using multiple measures to assess student learning.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Substantial working experience in the subject area is a plus.
• Successful completion of Quincy College's certification program (Canvas, Quality Matters, TSR) for teaching or equivalent.