Job Description

We are seeking to fill one position to teach a two-credit course to support knowledge acquisition and skill development for up to 25 students serving in community-engagement programming through the Center for Community Engagement. Specifically, the course is designed to help students learn about contextual issues relating to early childhood education, and to gain skills related to educational enrichment programming offered by the Center. The responsibilities of this appointment will be to prepare for and teach class meetings in the fall 2026 semester from August 24 through December 15, 2026. This position will involve course and program planning meetings, teaching the course, grading of course assignments, holding office hours, and advising.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver instruction during designated class meeting times (approximately 15 class sessions)
• Maintain and submit appropriate records of students’ performance including attendance, participation, and grades as well as evaluative notes
• Meet with students individually as needed to answer questions related to the course content and requirements

Refer students to support services, including Career Center, Learning Center, OMSA, etc., as appropriate

Qualifications

·Previous experience teaching emerging adults.

·Expertise related to the discipline and subject matter, including early childhood literacy.

·Effective oral and written communication skills to deliver course content in person as well as online.

Application Instructions

Upload a current CV and complete the required application forms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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