Assistant Professor Education
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Job Description
Title: Assistant Professor Education
Campus Location: Jackson State Community College
Job Summary
This is a fulltime academicyear 9 month) oneyear term (renewable) appointment within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The faculty member is responsible for the planning and delivery of quality classroom instruction across multiple delivery formats assessment of student learning and service to the shared governance of the college. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day and evening on any Jackson State Community College Campus.
Job Duties
Teaching: Deliver highquality instruction in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Pathways courses including Introduction to Education Educational Psychology Early Childhood Curriculum and other courses as assigned using innovative teaching methods to engage and inspire students.
Student and Course Assessment: Assess student performance through various methods and contribute to the continuous improvement of student learning outcomes in each course taught.
Program Development: Coordinate with other faculty and the Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences to expand and enhance the Early Childhood Education program and Teaching Pathways program including curriculum development assessment and accreditation processes.
Student Advising: Provide academic advising and mentorship to students in the Early Childhood Education Program and Teaching Pathways Program supporting their educational and career goals.
Shared Governance: Actively participate in college governance including serving on committees and contributing to policy development and decisionmaking processes.
Community Engagement: Foster relationships with local organizations and community partners to create opportunities for student internships service learning and collaborative projects.
Professional Development: Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in the field of early childhood education secondary education and higher education.
Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks as required to support the mission and goals of the college.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Education from a regionally accredited institution or
- Masters degree in another discipline from a regionallyaccredited institution and at least 18 graduate semester hours in Education
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the college level particularly in the community college setting.
- Experience in program development and committee work in the college setting.
- Experience teaching in the PreK12 environment.
- Demonstrated experience teaching Early Childhood Education and Teaching Pathways courses at the college level.
- A minimum of 18 graduate hours in ECED
- Experience teaching courses in a variety of modalities including inperson hybrid virtual and asynchronously online.
- Ed.D
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the US K12 Educational System and local/national certification and credentialing policies and processes.
Knowledge of and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty staff and student population.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in LMS management as well as Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of standing at times
- Prolonged screen time
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Repetitive movement
Pay Rate: $47098 $56518 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.
Open Until Filled:Yes; for best consideration apply by:05/09/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position you must submit an application resume cover letter and unofficial transcripts. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Employment Type
Temp
