Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education

Salary and Benefits: $1000 per credit hour

Primary Duties:

• Adjunct faculty members are expected to teach one or more undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Education including those that address child guidance infant and toddler development early literacy development early childhood philosophies integrated curriculum and family engagement. This requires them to prepare the instructional materials in accordance with the syllabus of record deliver in-person content on campus (mostly on the downtown City campus) either during the day or evening while also integrating online instructional tools to support learning and grade and provide feedback on assignments using the learning management system (Blackboard Ultra).
• Adjunct faculty are also expected to respond to students questions outside of class correspond with the program director several times a semester and assist in data collection of key assignments. Those who take on positions as clinical instructors are expected to provide individualized support to students at their field work sites using their own transportation correspond with mentor teachers attend monthly seminars and grade reflection and assignments.
• Overall all instructors are expected to maintain clear and professional communication with students and colleagues use evidence-based teaching practices promote anti-bias education apply constructivist teaching approaches that emphasize active learning inquiry and critical reflection and support future teachers as they learn to work effectively with young children and their families and future colleagues.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A masters degree in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Child Development Elementary Education or Teacher Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Family Studies or Human or Child Development
• At least three years full-time experience working with young children and young children with disabilities and their families (ages infant/toddler preschool or K-3)
• An ability and willingness to teach in person on the Valley and City Campuses during the day and/or during evenings
• A willingness to learn how to deliver instruction in online synchronous asynchronous and hybrid modalities
• Skills in delivering high quality and engaging instruction to adult learners
• A passion for teaching culturally relevant responsive and sustaining pedagogies and preparing teachers to work with diverse populations
• A commitment to educating the whole child and promoting inclusive and anti-bias teaching practices
• An understanding of and dedication to constructivist approaches to learning and childrens rights
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A PhD in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Child Development or Teacher Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Family Studies or Human or Child Development
• Experience working in a collaborative and/or transdisciplinary model
• Experience working with adult learners
• Experience providing clinical field supervision
• Strong connections with community partners and professionals outside the university community
• Knowledge of diverse family structures IEPs and IFSPs
• The ZA ZS or ZN endorsement as awarded by the Michigan Department of Education
• Experience facilitating online instruction and/or using Blackboard Ultra
• Familiarity with the Conscious Discipline approach
• Experience teaching university courses related to Family Community Partnerships and Child Guidance but also those related to philosophies of early childhood infant and toddler development early literacy and/or curriculum

Working Conditions: Instruction will be delivered in-person on the Valley or City campus and will be supplemented with online module work.

How To Apply: Attach your cover letter resume and unofficial the cover letter make sure to note your experience working with young children and their families how youve worked with adult learners thus far and what types of classes you are most interested in teaching. Additionally please note what kinds of availability you have for teaching face-to-face (days nights which semesters) and what qualities you would bring to the courses themselves.

The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact program chair Kathryn Ohle at . If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at or.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. Preference will be provided to those who apply by May 1 2026.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).

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