Early Childhood Studies Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool

Early Childhood Studies Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Ideal Candidate

Ohlone College seeks to employ faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college. We are looking for excellent teachers who are student‑oriented and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning, and innovative teaching strategies are encouraged, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology.

Continuous professional development is highly valued. Faculty should have an enthusiastic interest in curriculum and instructional improvement, show strong leadership skills, and participate actively in college‑wide activities. Clear communication with students, staff, and faculty peers is essential, and flexibility and adaptability to change are required. Ohlone, a Learning College with the motto “A World of Cultures United in Learning,” embraces diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability and equity.

Ohlone College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for temporary part‑time teaching assignments. Assignments may include day, evening, and weekend courses and may be in‑person, online, or hybrid. Part‑time faculty postings are continuous recruitments used to create applicant pools to fill part‑time temporary teaching assignments on an as‑needed basis. Applications are accepted year‑round and remain in the pool for two years.

Applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager if the Academic Division/Department is interested in scheduling an interview.

• Teach Early Childhood Studies in accordance with post‑secondary level established course outlines.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (grades, syllabi, attendance reports).
• Create an equity‑based and welcoming classroom environment.
• Perform duties described in Board policy, the United Faculty of Ohlone (faculty bargaining unit) contract, the Faculty Handbook, and as assigned at the Fremont Campus and Newark Center, online via the eCampus, and/or other designated locations.

• Master’s in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development or early childhood education, or educational psychology with a specialization in child development or early childhood education.
• OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies, or family and consumer studies.
  OR the equivalent.
• Commitment to community college goals of being an equity‑based, anti‑racist institution that provides quality programs for culturally, socio‑economically, ethnically, academically diverse students and students with disabilities.
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• For additional information on minimum qualification requirements, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./About‑Us/Chancellors‑Office/Divisions/Educational‑Services‑and‑Support/What‑we‑do/Educational‑Programs‑and‑Professional‑Development/Minimum‑Qualifications.

• Teaching experience at the community college level, desired but not required.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods that encourage student engagement and learning.
• Experience creating socially conscious syllabi, equitable classroom materials, and inclusive pedagogical practices.
• Experience addressing equity issues, with recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other minoritized students and an understanding of historical patterns of exclusion.
• Experience with computer technology as a teaching tool, including course…