Early Learning and Teacher Education, Adjunct Faculty

Overview

Early Learning and Teacher Education, Adjunct Faculty
Job

Location:

Bellevue College
Full/Part Time:
Part Time
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

• Teach in varied modalities including fully online asynchronous, hybrid synchronous and on campus/in-person evening and/or weekend courses.
• Instruct, and assess assigned ELTE courses in a manner that promotes student success and multicultural perspectives.
• Incorporate active student learning, with emphasis on current anti-bias educational theories and research.
• Participate in program marketing and student recruitment activities that are effective for diverse populations.
• Contribute to program development and revision of curriculum that reflect advances in the field of early childhood education.
• Attend and participate in regular department, division, and college meetings.

• Masters in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with experience in early learning environments.
• Two years of relevant teaching experience that particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with experience in early learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to students and staff of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities, and a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to adapt to changing teaching schedules and situations.

• Documented successful community college teaching experience in early childhood education, child and family development, K-12 educational studies or related field.
• Knowledge of current curriculum, teaching, and assessment practices.
• Ability and willingness to employ continuous improvement in curriculum, teaching, and assessment.
• Willingness to participate in college initiatives/governance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. Quarterly remuneration for a 5-credit lecture class is $6230.79 - $7596.75
. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. New hires are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement. Some positions may be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on discipline and duration. All additional compensation is subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement. Generous benefits for eligible employees include multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents;

retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave; transit program; reduced tuition; employee discounts and memberships. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle with a student population consisting of a large share of students of color and international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region. The college supports a vibrant and inclusive campus community that fosters diversity and opportunities for leadership, personal learning and cultural experiences.

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Our faculty are collaborative and committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment to advance success for all students. They are equity-minded educators dedicated to closing opportunity gaps, teaching a diverse student body at an open-enrollment institution, helping students become early learning professionals and supporting current professionals in career advancement. They value shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social justice.

• Teach in varied modalities including fully online asynchronous, hybrid synchronous and on campus/in-person evening and/or weekend courses.
• Instruct and assess assigned ELTE courses to promote student success and multicultural perspectives.
• Incorporate active student…