DACC Part-Time Faculty Early Childhood and Education

Position Details

Department Contact: Mylis Murdock; ; mmurdocku.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Position Title: DACC Part-Time Faculty Early Childhood and Education

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940710-DACC EDUCATION PGM

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: .74

FLSA Status: Exempt

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The part‑time faculty member will be responsible for delivering instruction in assigned courses in accordance with the master course syllabus, stated learning outcomes, and departmental guidelines. They will prepare and maintain course syllabi, develop instructional materials, and design assessments that promote student learning. Faculty are expected to engage students through active and inclusive teaching strategies, provide timely feedback, and foster a supportive classroom environment.

Part‑time faculty may be assigned courses in a variety of instructional modalities—including in‑person, online, hybrid, or hyflex—and may teach on different days and at various times, including evenings and weekends, depending on departmental needs. Instructors are also responsible for evaluating student performance fairly and consistently while maintaining accurate records of grades and attendance. Part‑time faculty should be available to support students through appropriate and accessible means of communication outside of class times.

Participation in required orientation sessions, professional development, or departmental training may also be expected. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the college.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Required Minimum Degree Expectations:
  Master’s Degree or PhD in one of the following:
  Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Bilingual Education.
• Minimum Equivalency: none

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience teaching post‑secondary experience.
• Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs.
• Teaching philosophy that aligns with the DACC mission and values.
• Bilingual competence in English and Spanish will be considered an asset.

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average‑weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.