"Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education"

Position Description

The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies (DTEKES), in the College of Education, invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities in Early Childhood Education for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and selected individuals will work with department faculty to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

The Early Childhood Education Program seeks applicants with expertise and experience in the following areas:

• Early Childhood Mental Health (Birth-age 8y)
• Early Childhood: Infant and Toddler Programs
• Early Childhood: Preschool and Primary-grade Math and Science
• Early Childhood: Preschool and Primary-grade Social Studies
• Early Childhood: Preschool and Primary-grade Integrated Arts Education
• Early Childhood: ESL/Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Birth-age 8y)
• Early Childhood: Assessment (Birth-age 8y)
• Early Growth and Development (Birth-age 8y)
• Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-age 8y)
• Early Language and Literacy, Acquisition and Development (Birth-age 8yr)
• Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a master's degree in the early childhood-age field. Some courses may require a doctoral degree.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience working and teaching with children/adults working with children ages birth through 8y.
• Our students represent many different perspectives and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported.
• All applicants for curriculum and instruction (i.e., "methods") courses must have minimum of five years of licensed teaching experience in the early childhood age span (birth-age 8y).
• All applicants must have a minimum of three years' experience in the early childhood or child development (ages birth-8y) fields.

Application Instructions

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Applicant Documents: Cover Letter (1), C.V. (1)

Salary Information

The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $3,765 and $4,555 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Close Date

Jun 30, 2026