Early Childhood Education

Compensation:

Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

2.25

Grade:

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part-time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments may vary depending on the specific qualifications and expertise of the individual.

• Provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies.

• Present well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.

• Continually promote development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision-making

• Provide students with timely information and feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student academic performance; and possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies.

• Use technology tools including, but not limited to, Canvas, Starfish, e-mail, MS Office, and the Internet. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the related field or a master’s degree in another field with 18 additional graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.

• Experience in Early Childhood Education required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Early Childhood licensure preferred.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Schedule

• Based on class assignments.

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

Instructions to Applicants: Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement:

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff. Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be. A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated. Come join our community!

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe 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. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.