Ft Faculty, Child Development (Tenure Track)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty for Child Development Studies to begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will develop effective teaching strategies to engage diverse students and foster critical thinking.

Qualifications include a Master's Degree in Child Development or related field, with teaching experience and knowledge of assessments. The salary ranges from $58,000 to $65,000 annually, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Knowledge of formative and summative assessments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials for Early Childhood Education.
• Develop course syllabi and use student-learning outcomes.
• Assess student learning and utilize data for instructional decisions.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Time Management

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of NAEYC Standards

Education

Master’s Degree in Child Development or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Brightspace

Job description

Ft Faculty, Child Development (Tenure Track)

FT FACULTY- CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Daley College

Richard J. Daley College is located on the southwest side of Chicago, Daley College offers accessible and affordable opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment.

Richard J. Daley College is currently seeking a Full‑Time Tenure‑Track Faculty for Child Development Studies to begin the Fall 2026 term. 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 student in critical thinking and problem‑solving. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, be able to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment, provide students with high‑quality instruction to develop the skills to thrive in a growing early childhood education profession, utilize teaching strategies that utilize the best practices in education, and regularly incorporate them into instruction.

Please note: This position may require full teaching in‑person, as hybrid schedules are not guaranteed. The starting salary for this role ranges from $58,000 to $65,000 annually. This is a tenure‑track position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare instructional materials for Early Childhood Education students and professionals.
• Develop a course syllabus and utilize student‑learning outcomes to guide course instruction.
• Record and submit grades electronically using the college’s database.
• Utilize instructional technology.
• Navigate and make use of a Learning Management System (LMS) to support classroom instruction.
• Complete office hours to guide and offer instructional support to ECE students.
• Administer programmatic evaluations.
• Assess student learning and utilize data to make instructional decisions.
• Attend departmental/college‑wide meetings.
• Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.
• Be responsible for instruction in a college environment, specifically within a program with a specialized accreditation.
• Construct syllabi from a master syllabus template.
• Develop authentic hands‑on learning opportunities for students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Education, or a degree in a related field.
• Illinois PEL License (preferred but not required).
• Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessments and the role they play in the teaching and learning environment.
• Time Management and Task Management Skills.
• Prior teaching experience in ECE.
• Experience in a higher education environment, teaching adult learners.
• Familiarity with NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Familiarity with Illinois Gateways.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students solve problems using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Knowledge of instructional technology such as Brightspace or other learning management platforms (preferred).

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• A letter of interest.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• A statement of your teaching philosophy.
• Statement of commitment to equity in the classroom.
• A legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview).
• Two letters of recommendation.

Salary range: $58,000 - $65,000.

• Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s education.
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 CCCTU.

Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC