Adjunct Professor of Child Development

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to provide quality interactive instruction in courses including Child Development and Early Childhood Education. The position supports student learning and requires clear communication, organization, and a master's degree in a relevant field.

The faculty member will also participate in program assessments and maintain office hours. Ideal candidates should possess a flexible teaching style and commitment to student success. Opportunities may involve daytime, evening, and online instruction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with specialization in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum of 24 months of teaching experience with young children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to assist students effectively in understanding content.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality interactive instruction based on clear course objectives.
• Participate in student learning outcomes assessment.
• Maintain required office hours for student consultation.

Skills

Positive human relations

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible teaching style

Organization

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Moodle

Job description

General Description

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of interactive and substantive instruction. This instruction will include on campus, hybrid, in person zoom, and online classes. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the department and division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Responsibilities

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality interactive instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the department chair/dean agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, substantive instruction and interaction with students, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Participate in the assessment of general education outcomes for the college.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Maintain required office hours – Adjunct faculty with face‑to‑face teaching assignments must be available for face‑to‑face office hours/student consultation at or near the location where the course is taught provided suitable space is available. Adjunct faculty with online teaching assignments must be available online for office hours/student consultation for those courses.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the Division’s, Department’s, and College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Adjunct course assignments are made by the Department Chair.

Course(s) this position may teach include:
Introduction to Child Development
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Families & Societies
Marriage
Curriculum and Play
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
Guidance of Young Children
Infant/Toddler Development and Educational Program
Language and Literacy for Young Children
Parenting
Early Childhood Center Personnel Development Management
Early Childhood Center Financial Planning and Management

Qualifications

• Master’s degree including a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or comparable field.
• Twenty‑four months of teaching experience with young children (birth to 8 years old) in a classroom setting.
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be reliable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in person Zoom and daytime on campus instruction.
• Online teaching certification.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

General Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical Activities:
The position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. It also requires frequent communication with colleagues and students and the operation of a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.

Visual Acuity:
The position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Working Conditions:
The position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Work Hours

Day, evening, or weekend as well as campus, Zoom and/or online as required by section assignment.

Job Open Date and Closing

Open Date: 05/29/2025
Job Closing: Open Until Filled

HR Contact

Beth Holmes
405-682-7542

Legal Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Safety Policy and Procedures

• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.