Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Fall River, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Adjunct Faculty position in Early Childhood Education at Bristol Community College involves teaching courses related to early childhood education. This part-time role is designed for educators who are passionate about fostering student success and contributing to a diverse and inclusive academic environment. The position requires flexibility in teaching modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats, and may involve teaching at various campus locations or online. The role emphasizes adherence to professional standards and engagement with students to support their academic journey.

Responsibilities

• Teach Early Childhood Education courses.
• Complete required trainings, such as Title IX and Cybersecurity.
• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including duties such as completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with the community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Be available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working at the supervisor level in a daycare setting.
• Ability to travel to supervise internships within a 50-mile radius of Bristol Community College campuses.
• Ability to teach courses in various modalities: in person, hybrid, online synchronous, or online asynchronous.
• Proven technological proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• College level teaching experience.
• Evidence of scholarship.
• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas or any Learning Management System.
• Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program.
• 18 graduate credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English, preferably Spanish.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions.