Faculty, Child Development; Tenure Track

Overview

FT FACULTY- CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Daley College

Richard J. Daley College is located on the southwest side of Chicago. Daley College offers accessible and affordable opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment.

Richard J. Daley College is currently seeking a Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty for Child Development Studies to begin the Fall 2027 term. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, be able to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment, and provide students with high-quality instruction to develop the skills to thrive in a growing early childhood education profession.

Please note:

This position may require full teaching in-person; hybrid schedules are not guaranteed. The starting salary for this role ranges from $58,000 to $65,000 annually. This is a tenure-track position.

• Prepare instructional materials for Early Childhood Education students and professionals.
• Develop a course syllabus and utilize student-learning outcomes to guide course instruction.
• Record and submit grades electronically using the college’s database.
• Utilize instructional technology.
• Navigate and make use of a Learning Management System (LMS) to support classroom instruction.
• Complete office hours to guide and offer instructional support to ECE students.
• Administer programmatic evaluations.
• Assess student learning and utilize data to make instructional decisions.
• Attend departmental/college-wide meetings.
• Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.
• Be responsible for instruction in a college environment, specifically within a program with a specialized accreditation.
• Syllabi construction (from a master syllabus template).
• Develop authentic hands-on learning opportunities for students.

• Master’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Education, or a related field.
• Illinois PEL License (preferred but not required).
• Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessments and the role they play in the teaching and learning environment.
• Time Management and Task Management skills.
• Prior teaching experience in ECE.
• Experience in a higher education environment, teaching adult learners.
• Familiarity with NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Familiarity with Illinois Gateways.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to create an effective learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and helps students solve problems using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Knowledge of instructional technology such as Brightspace or other learning management platforms (preferred).

• 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 (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview).
• Two letters of recommendation.

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

• Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.
• Benefits information is found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is represented by the Local 1600 CCCTU.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC

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