ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – CHILD DEVELOPMENT
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is currently seeking
Adjunct Instructors
to teach Child Development. If you have passion for teaching and
learning and are committed to the mission of the community college,
consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have
demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using
effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and
engage the students in critical thinking and problem-solving. They
will also have a passion for teaching and learning along with a
strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community
college.
The mission of the MXC
Child Development Program is to
prepare students of diverse backgrounds and abilities with the
knowledge and practical experience necessary to foster
developmentally appropriate experiences for young children. The
Child Development Program has adopted the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) associate degree standards.
These standards are the foundation our curriculum and the core of
our accountability, ensuring the program meets its objectives and
students achieve their learning outcomes. The Child Development
Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC); it is the premier accrediting and
advocacy organization for early childhood education programs and
teachers.
The mission of
Malcolm X College is to provide accessible
liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and
professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the
following core values: accountability, community, diversity,
empowerment, learning, and respect.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’
active participation in their own learning.
Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’
intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using
discipline-specific thinking strategies.
Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to
ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the
attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals
and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people
and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying
confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic
and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork
among members of these communities.
Present effective instruction to students based upon approved
course syllabi.
Assess and grade students based upon legitimate assessment
factors.
Maintain and submit student attendance records and student
grades.
Hold one hour of student conference time per week for every
course section taught.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood
Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Education, or a
degree in a related field
- Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar
Learning Management System, preferred
- Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online
teaching certification is strongly preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to
communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is
desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the
community college
When applying, please attach your unofficial transcripts.
Salary Range: $800 - $943 per contact hour
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary
scale.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!
Additional Information
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $800-$943 per contact
hour