Tenure-Track Child Development Faculty (ECE)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

FT FACULTY- CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Daley College

Richard J. Daley College is located on the southwest side ofChicago, Daley College offers accessible and affordableopportunities for academic advancement, career development, andpersonal enrichment.

Richard J. Daley College is currently seeking a Full-Time TenureTrack Faculty for Child Development Studies to begin the Fall 2027term. If you have passion for teaching and learning and arecommitted to the mission of the community college, consider joiningour team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in theclassroom by developing and using effective teaching strategiesthat meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student incritical thinking and problem-solving. The successful applicantmust be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, beable to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levelswithin a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment,provides students with high-quality instruction to develop theskills to thrive in a growing early childhood education profession,teaching strategies that utilize the best practices in education,and regularly incorporates them into instruction.

Please note: This position may require full teaching in-person, ashybrid schedules are not guaranteed. The starting salary for thisrole ranges from $58,000 to $65,000 annually. This is atenure-track position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepare instructional materials for Early Childhood Educationstudents and professionals.

· Develop a course syllabus and utilize student-learning outcomesto guide course instruction.

· Record and submit grades electronically using the college’sdatabase.

· Utilize instructional technology.

· Navigate and make use of a Learning Management System (LMS) tosupport classroom instruction.

· Complete office hours to guide and offer instructional support toECE students.

· Administer programmatic evaluations.

· Assess student learning and utilize data to make instructionaldecisions.

· Attend departmental/college-wide meetings.

· Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuitcertifications required by the college.

· Being responsible for instruction in a college environment,specifically within a program with a specializedaccreditation.

· Syllabi construction (from a master syllabus template).

· Developing authentic hands-on learning opportunities forstudents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s Degree Child Development, Early Childhood Education,Elementary Education and Teaching, Education, or a degree in arelated field.

· Illinois PEL License (preferred but not required).

· Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessments and therole it plays in the teaching and learning environment.

· Time Management and Task Management Skills.

· Prior teaching experience in ECE.

· Experience in a higher education environment, teaching adultlearners.

· Familiarity with NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

· Familiarity with Illinois Gateways.

· Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communicationskills.

· Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals andfoster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people andideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidencein every student’s ability to learn.

· Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’intellectual curiosity and helps students to solve problems usingdiscipline-specific thinking strategies.

· Knowledge of instructional technology such as Brightspace orother learning management platforms preferred.

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, mustsubmit 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 (unofficialtranscripts initially accepted, official transcripts must beprovided at time of interview).

· Two letters of recommendation.

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

· Offered salary will be determined by the respective collectivebargaining agreement and applicant's education.

· Benefits information is found athttps://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 CCCTU.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC

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