Function of Position:
Full-time faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Full-time faculty report to the chairperson of the Education and Human Services Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and may be assigned at the Downtown Campus (or other lcoations, as appropriate). The successful candidate will bring expertise in the field of early childhood education.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledgeTeaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community CollegeTeaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contractPrepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagementPrepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelinesEstablishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environmentMaintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely mannerMaintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learningAdvises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelinesAssists department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placementAssists department with student retention and completion initiatives Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program reviewDevelops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learningIncorporates high-impact teaching practices into course designAttends department meetings as a contributing memberContributes to the College through Division, department, and College committeesActively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional developmentAssists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluationAssists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projectsWorks independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multi-taskPerforms other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site locationMCC Expectations:
Adheres to the College Code of ConductContributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environmentMaintains technological competencies utilized by the CollegeCommits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community collegeCommits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Earned master's degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field Minimum of five years teaching experience in Birth-Pre-K center or school-based environmentMinimum of three years in early care administration (such as childcare center director, program coordinator, etc.), early care training, or experience in leading community early care initiativesAbility to teach Early Care Education (ECE) courses within the department Experience teaching, supporting novice professionals and/or providing professional development related to the field of early childhood education Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies Demonstrated support for the essential values of the community college dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, access, inclusiveness, and academic excellence.Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environmentEvidence of experience with developing curriculum Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needsEvidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community collegeEvidence of proficiency with technologyCommitment to continued professional growthEvidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skillsExperience and/or interest in developing and teaching online coursesWillingness to serve students through academic advising and mentoring Willingness to serve the department and institution through committees and other curricular activitiesPreferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching CDA or other Early Care courseworkNew York State certification in Early Childhood (B-2)Teaching experience at the college levelExperience with online teachingKnowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategiesAwareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teachingExperience with computerized student record managementBilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages, proficiently
Additional Information:
Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $52,000 to $57,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.
MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.
Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.
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Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts*
*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.
Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.
Category: Faculty
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Department: Education
Locations: Rochester, NY
Posted: Jan 23, 2025
Closes: Feb 23, 2025 - 11:59 PM EST
Type: Full Time
Position ID: 184916