Adjunct Instructor - Early Childhood Care and Education

Athens Technical College; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Athens Technical College in Georgia seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach courses as directed by the program chair. The instructor will align with program outcomes and complete Blackboard training to support instructional delivery.

The role requires preparing and delivering lectures, grading, maintaining student records, and submitting reports on time, with participation in trainings and meetings to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related degree is required.
• 18 graduate semester hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or the specific area of the course.
• Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses as directed by the program chair.
• Becomes familiar with program outcomes and understands course materials.
• Completes training in Blackboard, TCSG standards, and program goals.
• Implements instruction to meet curricular competencies based on the syllabus.
• Administers and grades class examinations.
• Maintains accurate student records and submits grades and reports on time.
• Participates in program meetings and required trainings.

Skills

Teaching

Course delivery

Student assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related degree

18 graduate semester hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Credentialed to satisfy accrediting bodies

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor

Agency

Athens Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006501

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. NO STATE OF GEORGIA BENEFITS.

Job Description – Responsibilities

• Teaches courses as directed by the program chair.
• Becomes familiar with program outcomes and understands course materials.
• Completes training in Blackboard learning platform, TCSG curricular standards, and program goals.
• Implements course instruction to meet TCSG curricular competencies based on approved course syllabus.
• Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives.
• Administers and grades class examinations.
• Maintains current and accurate student records.
• Submits related grades, reports and forms within requested timelines.
• Submits course-related reports upon request by program chair or academic dean.
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives for each course.
• Provides a periodic performance appraisal of students to the program chair and/or other program full-time faculty.
• Participates in the annual review, evaluation, and recommendation of student textbooks and learning materials.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas.
• Attends programmatic meetings, trainings, workshops, and seminars, as needed.
• Completes ALL required employee trainings.
• Meets with students, staff members, and supervisors, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related degree from an accredited college or technical institution.
• Eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or the specific area of the course.
• Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years’ work experience in a position related to Early Childhood Care and Education with children ages zero (0) – five (5).
• Availability to teach evening classes.
• Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
• Previous online teaching or training experience, including the use of video capture tools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Contact Information for Accommodation and Nondiscrimination Policy

Lindsey Brooker, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Office K-614A, [e-mail], 706/355-5081, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.

Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources ; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, [e-mail], 706/583-2818, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.

Susan Fyffe, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, [e-mail], 706/355-5029, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of credit and/or all appropriate background checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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