Part Time Instructor - Early Childhood Education

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks part-time instructors to provide high-quality instruction in Early Childhood Education. Classes are assigned on a per-term basis, with hours varying and being dependent on enrollment.

Instructors collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to enhance student learning and meet course outcomes. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and five years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Five years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for a diverse student population including those with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within college timelines.
• Utilize technology-based programs to access/input student records and college processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes to align with program/course outcomes.
• Prepare and use instructional materials such as syllabi and media.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend required in-service and meetings.

Skills

High quality instruction

Diverse learners support

Technology in class

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Five years of teaching experience in early childhood setting

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

Position Summary

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, etc.)
• Five (5) years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting

Preferences

• Experience mentoring or supporting pre-service or early-career teachers
• Experience teaching in higher education settings
• Bilingual in Spanish or Native American languages spoken in New Mexico
• Knowledge of competency-based, project-based, and student-driven curriculum

Posting Close Date: 11/2/202

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.