Great Bay Community College is seeking qualified applicants who are interested in adjunct teaching at the College on a course-by-course basis; a strong academic background is required.

Semester: Fall 2024 Semester

Adjunct Faculty: Early Childhood Education

The instructor will be responsible for helping to prepare and to teach two half semester courses, both 8 weeks long. The instructor must be familiar with and experienced teaching in an online or blended learning environment using a variety of platforms, including Canvas and Zoom. Solid knowledge base of research in ECE related to child development, curriculum, early literacy, and DAP (developmentally appropriate practice).

Courses:

• ECE 109: Creativity in Early Childhood Education
  • August 26 to October 19
  • In-person format
  • Thursday from 4:00-5:30 pm
• ECE 203: Language Arts in Early Childhood Education
  • October 21 to December 14
  • This course is a hyflex course which means it is taught in-person and via Zoom simultaneously.
  • Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm

Adjunct appointments are temporary, for a specified contract period and may require classroom or online instruction.

The compensation rate is $750-$900 per contact hour [or $46.75 - $57.90 per clinical rate per hour if applicable]. Compensation will be determined based on the appointed adjunct faculty rank, which is based on education and industry and/or teaching experience.

The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Education: Master’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) or master’s degree in a closely related field.

Experience: Between 3-6 years' professional experience in the field of early childhood with responsibility for program implementation, direct service delivery, curriculum planning and/or program evaluation.

Licensure: The NH DHHS Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist Credential for Faculty

Adjunct Responsibilities:

• Create course syllabus.
• Engage all students to assist and meet course learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver lectures and learning materials.
• Grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback!
• Provide "experiential learning" opportunities whenever possible.
• Deliver content that aligns with research and best practices in the field.
• Implement equity-based and culturally responsive teaching strategies.

Application Process:

Submit your application online with cover letter, resume/Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and copy of official/unofficial transcripts.

In your cover letter:

• Please list courses you have taught, (if applicable)
• Please list courses you are qualified to teach.
  • https://www.greatbay.edu/academics/course-descriptions/
  • ECE 100, 104, 109, 112, 116, 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 210, 212 OR 250.
• Please include your availability (e.g., days, evenings, weekends, online only)

Please note: Resume's will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and Employment History Sections that state "see resume" will not be accepted. Resumes will be reviewed on an on-going basis until needs are met and may be kept on file for future openings.

Please contact Jennifer Ganim-Smith, ECE Program Coordinator jganimsmith@ccsnh.edu if you have questions about this position.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a requisite background check.