Early Learning and Teacher Education, Adjunct Faculty

Early Learning And Teacher Education, Adjunct Faculty

Bellevue College's Early Learning and Teacher Education Program is currently developing a part-time/adjunct faculty pool to supplement full-time faculty workloads as needed. Courses are part of Washington State's Stackable Certificates and may include specialization courses such as Infant/Toddler Development;
Language and Literacy;
Observation and Assessment;
Environments;
Inclusive Education;
Introduction to Education and Diversity in Education with a credit range between 3 and 5 credits per course.

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6230.79 - $7596.75. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement.

Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Eligible employees are offered generous benefits through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. 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.

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

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 where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 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.

Our faculty are highly collaborative and care deeply about creating an inclusive and equitable environment to advance success for all students. They are equity-minded teachers and collaborative educators dedicated to closing opportunity gaps. They teach a diverse student body at an open-enrollment institution, helping students become early learning professionals and helping existing professionals move up in their chosen career. Our faculty value shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social justice.

Come join us!

Essential functions include teaching in varied modalities including fully online asynchronous, hybrid synchronous and on campus/in-person evening and/or weekend courses; instructing, and assessing assigned ELTE courses in a manner that promotes student success and multicultural perspectives; incorporating active student learning, with emphasis on current anti-bias educational theories and research; participating in program marketing and student recruitment activities that are effective for diverse populations;

contributing to program development and revision of curriculum that reflect advances in the field of early childhood education; and attending and participating in regular department, division, and college meetings.

Minimum qualifications include a 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; and demonstrated ability and willingness to adapt to changing teaching schedules and situations.

Preferred qualifications include 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,…