Adjunct Instructor - Non-Union - Child Development Studies

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,299,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago’s Malcolm X College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Child Development. Design courses, foster critical thinking, and apply diverse teaching strategies aligned with program standards.

The position emphasizes online and in-person instruction via Brightspace and Zoom, strong communication with a multilingual student body, and commitment to open-access education. Salary is paid per contact hour; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Child Development or related field.
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System preferred.
• Prior online teaching experience via Zoom and/or online teaching certification preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse student populations.
• Experience with a multilingual student population and commitment to open-access education.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters curiosity and problem-solving.
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student learning outcomes.
• Support students in achieving academic, personal, and career goals while modeling respect for diversity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and lead in student academic communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Online teaching experience

Brightspace LMS knowledge

Multilingual experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in Child Development or related field

Tools

Zoom

Brightspace

Job description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Malcolm X College is currently seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach Child Development. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the students in critical thinking and problem-solving. They will also have a passion for teaching and learning along with a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college.

The mission of the MXC Child Development Program is to prepare students of diverse backgrounds and abilities with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to foster developmentally appropriate experiences for young children. The Child Development Program has adopted the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) associate degree standards. These standards are the foundation our curriculum and the core of our accountability, ensuring the program meets its objectives and students achieve their learning outcomes. The Child Development Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); it is the premier accrediting and advocacy organization for early childhood education programs and teachers.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
• Present effective instruction to students based upon approved course syllabi.
• Assess and grade students based upon legitimate assessment factors.
• Maintain and submit student attendance records and student grades.
• Hold one hour of student conference time per week for every course section taught.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Education, or a degree in a related field
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar Learning Management System, preferred
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification is strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college

Salary Range: $800 - $943 per contact hour

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salaryscale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!