Adjunct Faculty - BAS Early Childhood Education

Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and Evergreen Health, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students.

We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community.

• Plan and develop a variety of sequential instructional learning objectives and experiences appropriate to the course outcomes and program goals
• Participate in the course assessment process and analyze the effectiveness of instructional methods
• Revise course content to improve instruction based on assessments, the needs of students, and current trends in the field of ECE.
• Maintain appropriate records related to student progress and college requirements
• Demonstrate professional interactions and provide equity-based expectations for all students in a clear and consistent manner. Refer students to resources and campus services as needed, report concerns, and follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed by the college.
• Design learning experiences that include class lectures, individualized assignments, group discussions/projects, research-based coursework, application of content in ECE, online learning assignments, and long-term projects.
• Implement equity-based teaching strategies including Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) and culturally responsive teaching.
• Post the class syllabus, update student grades regularly via the online course system (currently Canvas) and post final grades according to college due dates.
• Teach classes in the evenings and on Saturdays.

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, human development, or a related field is required.
• Solid knowledge base of research in ECE related to child development, curriculum, early literacy, and DAP (developmentally appropriate practice).
• Four years of ECE-related work experience in early learning settings with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children.
• Requires previous experience with developing and facilitating early childhood education-related training sessions for childcare staff. College-level ECE teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families licensing regulations for childcare settings/staff qualification requirements, National Association for the Education of Young Children (N.A.E.Y.C.) Position Statements, and the Early Achievers quality rating program.
• Ability to use computer technology and video class sessions as a component of instructional delivery, learn new technology features, and effectively design online course content on Canvas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of educational considerations related to equity, diversity, and inclusive learning environments in early childhood education and college settings.
• Ability to successfully interact with diverse populations using an inclusive and culturally responsive approach.
• Understanding of teaching strategies that support multilingual college students.
• Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred

Compensation Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of…