Faculty, Tenure Track, Early Care and Education; position Monroe Community

Monroe Community College

Position Title:

Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Early Care and Education (10-month position) - Monroe Community College

Location:

Rochester, NY

Category:
Faculty

Posted On:
Tue Jan 6 2026

Full-time faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Full-time faculty report to the chairperson of the Education and Human Services Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed.

Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and may be assigned at the Downtown Campus (or other, as appropriate). The successful candidate will bring expertise in the field of early childhood education.

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning
• Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines
• Assists the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement
• Assists the department with student retention and completion initiatives. Assists with the development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students

• Earned master's degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field
• Minimum of five years teaching experience in a birth-pre-k childcare center or a pre-k school-based classroom environment
• Minimum of three years demonstrated experience in childcare leadership or early childhood leadership
• Ability to teach Early Care Education (ECE) courses within the department
• Experience teaching, supporting novice