Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:
- We cultivate an inclusive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. 

We have an opening for Adjunct Faculty – Early Childhood Education at our Chattanooga State campus!

The role will be responsible for the following:

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Although classes are offered in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground), we are prioritizing applicants who are available to teach on ground during the day. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintain records of attendance, evaluate student performance on assignments or lab activities, assign midterm grades, assign final grades, utilize faculty feedback, complete mandatory training as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

• Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and belongingness.
• Supports the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices to provide equity-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
• Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State’s campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure equity, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life and co-curricular activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study.

• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.

• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.

• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others.

• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited institution or

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of related qualifying fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in programming, services, or educational settings with children and/or their families.

• Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual

**All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**

Open Until Filled: Yes