Adjunct Faculty Pool - Early Childhood Education (ECED)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for instructional assignments focused on Early Childhood Education. The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and teaching skills tailored to specific course content.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in Early Childhood Education, have clear communication skills, and be proficient in technology tools such as Canvas and Microsoft Office. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned, tailoring content to qualifications.
• Provide students with a complete syllabus detailing expectations.
• Deliver organized and clear lectures aligned with the syllabus.
• Promote critical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Offer timely feedback on student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish)

Experience in Early Childhood Education

Education

Master’s degree in related field

18 additional graduate hours in the discipline

Tools

Technology tools (Canvas, MS Office)

Job description

Compensation & Employment Type

Salary, Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25. Grade and Department are not specified.

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank typically hold a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, or a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees must be from accredited or internationally recognized institutions. Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of equivalent experience or credentials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned, tailoring content to the specific qualifications and expertise of the instructor.
• Provide students with a complete syllabus detailing course outcomes and competencies.
• Deliver well‑prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities that align with the syllabus.
• Promote critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision‑making skills.
• Offer timely feedback on academic progress related to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of student performance and possess thorough knowledge of all college policies.
• Use technology tools such as Canvas, Starfish, e‑mail, MS Office, and the Internet.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the related field, or a master’s degree in another field with 18 additional graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Early Childhood licensure preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Schedule

Based on class assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent and continuous sitting/moving about.
• Continuous use of fine motor skills.
• Pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.