Early Childhood Education Adjunct

Ivy Tech Community College; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Fee remission for employees, spouses,

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, Indiana invites applications for adjunct faculty in Early Childhood Education. The role is temporary, part-time and hired each semester to support student learning and the program’s goals.

The adjunct will teach courses on campus during spring, typically Tuesdays 6-8:45 p.m., with asynchronous delivery as needed, and will use Canvas and PowerPoint for instruction and assessment. Applicants must meet the program standards described.

Qualifications

• Qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets program standard.
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree in early childhood education or related field as specified.
• Possesses one of the following: professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course and follow syllabus requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time.
• Meet all scheduled classes and notify in case of emergency absence.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Student support

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in early childhood education

Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in related field

Professional certification in the field

Two years of directly related work experience

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the school.Job DescriptionProgram Operation:Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.Submits requested information within established timelines.Students:Is available to students outside of scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.Instruction:Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.Promote same as an integral part of one's work.Early Childhood Education Program Standard:A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:1. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development;or2. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and/or specialty being taught;and3. Possesses one of the following:a) Professional certification in the field; orb) Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.Work hours & location: Spring semester (January to March), Tuesdays, 6-8:45 p.m. on campus with weekly, with asynchronous delivery.Application Requirements: To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.Proudly named Louisville Business First's 2025 & 2026 Best Places to Work - Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg.Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:Health & WellnessAccess to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesFinancial & Retirement BenefitsAll employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savingsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.