Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Early...

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking part-time faculty for Early Childhood Education for the 2024-2025 academic year. Qualified candidates will teach various courses, coordinate schedules with faculty, and may have roles in labs and clinical/practicum settings, with ample notice regarding availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years licensed teaching experience for curriculum and instruction courses.
• At least 3 years of experience in early childhood or child development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with faculty for course scheduling and teaching.
• Teach courses in Early Childhood Education across specified subjects.

Skills

Experience in diverse learning environments

Expertise in Early Childhood Education

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Doctorate (some courses may require)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education

Full-time Faculty Positions

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position they apply for. Positions remain open until filled unless a close date is noted. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part-Time Faculty to teach courses across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may submit their credentials to any relevant posting. Screening is ongoing based on curricular need and funding. Selected individuals will be contacted if they reach the finalist stage. The pool remains active until the specified closing date; resubmission is required to remain in the pool beyond that date. All pool members will be notified when the posting closes.

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Posting Details

Job ID: 143788

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education

Responsibilities

The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies (TEKES), in the College of Education, invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities in Early Childhood Education for the 2024-2025 academic year. Positions are available throughout the year, including summer sessions. Applicants with matching expertise will be contacted for interviews. Course schedules vary quarterly, and selected individuals will coordinate with faculty for scheduling. Courses are not guaranteed, but ample notice will be provided regarding availability and cancellations.

The program seeks expertise in areas such as:

• Early Childhood Mental Health
• Infant and Toddler Programs
• Family and Community Programming
• Preschool and Primary-grade Math and Science
• Social Studies
• Integrated Arts Education
• ESL/Bilingual/Bicultural Education
• Assessment
• Early Growth and Development
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Language and Literacy Development
• Health, Safety, and Nutrition

The supplemental questions relate to expertise in Early Childhood Education (ages Birth-8y).

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree required; some courses may require a Doctorate.
• Experience working and teaching in diverse learning environments.
• For curriculum and instruction courses, a minimum of 5 years of licensed teaching experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in early childhood or child development fields.

Additional Information

Considerations include course credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum, coaching, administrative tasks, and enrollment variations.

Compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, responsibilities, departmental budget, internal equity, and market factors. Benefits information is available here.

The university operates on a quarter system, with classes typically 11 weeks long, except for summer sessions. The College of Law uses a semester system.

Close Date: June 30, 2025

Salary Range: $3,765 to $4,555 per course, depending on qualifications and experience.

Applicant documents: Cover Letter, CV.