Child Development: Prenatal to Adolescence– Traditional Ground Campus – College of Education

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Employee perks and discounts

Gym and fitness center

Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Grand Canyon University invites applications for an adjunct faculty member on its traditional campus in Phoenix, teaching education courses such as Child Development: Prenatal to Adolescence. Instructors will use innovative teaching methods, engage students in course objectives, and assess performance while mentoring learners.

Requirements include a Master's in Education, state teaching certification in ECE/ESE or Elementary with endorsement, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Valid state teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education with ECE/ESE endorsement.
• Unofficial transcripts for applicable graduate degrees.
• Any applicable licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions.
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Master's Degree in Education

2 areas of exceptional expertise

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Education. Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees, TESOL and special education. As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ: Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 semester (Class start date 01/04/2027)

Course: Child Development: Prenatal to Adolescence. In this course, candidates identify the developmental milestones of children, prenatal to adolescence. Students examine the progression of these milestones in all areas of development, including psychological, social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive, and physical. Additional focus is placed on typical and atypical child development, and analyzing the effects of environment, trauma, and family dynamics on the development progression.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What You Will Bring

• Master's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, or related field AND 2 areas of exceptional expertise.
• All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Special Educator OR a valid state certification in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Special Education AND a minimum of 3 years teaching students ages birth to age 8/grade 3 in a special education or inclusive education setting.
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
• Any applicable licenses/certifications.

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.