Part-Time Child Development Instructor

Definition PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD) Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule Starting Salary Range: $74.74 - $100.18* • Salary placement determined by documented education and experience Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture Unit • This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Distinguishing Characteristics THE POSITION: Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as an educator who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential, we invite you to apply for this position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members. • This position requires development and review of curriculum, as well as, assessment of student learning. • The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. • The assignments are based on departmental need on a semester-by-semester basis. • This position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. Gavilan strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate will embrace the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population. Essential Duties • Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught. • Maintain accurate class and other records required by the district. • Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports. • Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices. • Maintain office hours each week, as per the collective bargaining agreement. • Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District. • Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course. • Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services. • Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise. • Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace. • Work cooperatively within the college community. • Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias. • Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone. • Perform other instructional related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR • Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies OR • The equivalent Apply tot his job Apply To this Job