Adjunct Faculty-Early Childhood Development

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/80330

Hampton, Virginia, United States

EARLY CHILDHOOD ED (Virginia Peninsula)

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Title: Adjunct Faculty-Early Childhood Development

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $604-$1,011 per credit hour, Commensurate with experience and or training.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a
part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities
of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. Applicants hired for this position MAY teach one or more courses in the Early Childhood Development program.

Essential functions:
• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education from a regionally accredited institute of higher education in the teaching discipline. At least two years of experience working with children Birth – age 8 in either a child development center and/or in a PreK – 3rd grade classroom.

· Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.

· Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

· Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.

· Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.

· Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.

· Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.

· Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.

· Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.

· Must be able to work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree or higher in child development, early childhood education or related field from
a regionally accredited institute of higher education in the teaching discipline. At least two
years of experience working with children Birth to age 8 in either a child development center and/or in a PreK - 3rd grade classroom.
• Experience teaching online
• Community college teaching experience

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Adjunct Faculty-Early Childhood Development