Adjunct Professor of Child Development

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents:
Cover letter, resume, and transcript confirming a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and at least twenty‑four months of teaching experience with young children (Birth‑8 years) in a classroom setting. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at .

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents:
Cover letter, resume, and transcript confirming a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and at least twenty‑four months of teaching experience with young children (Birth‑8 years) in a classroom setting. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at .

Posting Number:
Classification

Title:

Adjunct Professor

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Child Development
Datatel Position A
Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned
Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour
Position Type:
Adjunct Faculty
Job Category:
General Description

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of interactive and substantive instruction. This instruction will include on campus, hybrid, in person Zoom, and online classes. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the department and division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

This position reports to the Child Development Department Chair. No positions report to this position.

Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (or comparable field).
Twenty‑four months of teaching experience with young children (birth to 8 years) in a classroom setting.

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
• Basic computer skills, proficient in using Microsoft Office or similar software
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle)
• Organization and attention to detail
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
• Must be punctual
• Must be reliable

GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work. The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

The position requires frequent movement around the classroom to assist students and perform essential functions, frequent communication with colleagues and students, operation of computer and office equipment, and preparation of instructional documents and email correspondence.
VISUAL ACUITY:
The position requires the ability to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Experience teaching in person, Zoom, and daytime on campus instruction.
Online teaching certification.

Day, evening, or weekend as…