Instructor - Part Time (Early Childhood Education & Special Education Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft College; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Livonia seeks a part-time instructor for Early Childhood Education and Special Education. This role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and four years of work experience, with preference given to candidates with teaching experience. Applicants will be part of an ongoing applicant pool reviewed as needed, with responsibilities including classroom instruction and fulfilling faculty contract requirements. Competitive salary based on the faculty contract will apply.

Qualifications

• Four years work experience in related field.
• Two years teaching experience is preferred.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze complex documents

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related area

Job description

Job Title

Instructor - Part Time (Early Childhood Education & Special Education Applicant Pool)

Job Summary

Classroom Instructor

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related area.
• Four (4) years work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years teaching experience.

Physical Requirements

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 lbs., seldom 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The job may require working in a laboratory. The employee must be able to correctly follow all safety rules and regulations, operate appropriate laboratory equipment and tolerate the presence of laboratory chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary

Per Faculty Contract

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process.

The number of part-time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The Instructor-Part Time (Applicant Pool) applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application will remain in this applicant pool and be reviewed on an as needed basis.