Function:
To perform instructional and other related duties in the Career & Technical track Early Childhood Education Activity Programming course (ECES 202).
Organizational Relationship:
Adjunct faculty member reports to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, who reports to the Provost/Vice President of Instructional Services, who reports to the President.
Qualifications for the Position
Required:
- Certification and/or credential in the field of early childhood education
- 2,000 hours non-teaching relevant work experience in early childhood education
- Commitment to student-centered learning and the use of technology and innovation in the delivery of instruction through various modes of delivery such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats.
- Excellent communication, organization, planning, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as promote and foster a teamwork environment with entire college community.
- Commitment to community college philosophy.
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in early childhood education
- Previous culinary teaching experience
Essential Functions:
- Perform instructional duties as assigned for subject area.
- Remain abreast of current trends, technologies and information in subject area.
- Prepare or update syllabi as needed for all courses in which the faculty member has instructional responsibilities.
- Recommend textbooks and equipment, which the instructor deems necessary in instructional assignments.
- Ensure classroom/lab area has sufficient inventory of supplies to be used for instructional purposes.
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment conducive for learning.
- Maintain attendance and grade records and provide these records for review as requested.
- Perform assessment of student learning and participate in college wide assessment program.
- Communicate with department faculty regularly to ensure consistency in curriculum, assessment, etc.
- Report absences from assigned responsibilities promptly to the Academic Dean.
- Ensure access to students and college employees through timely communication.
- Promote an educational environment that recognizes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of academic excellence.
Other Functions:
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Controls:
Adjunct Faculty member is expected to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation as necessary is available with Program/Discipline Coordinator or the Academic Dean.
Guidelines:
Adjunct Faculty member is expected to follow all college policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Adjunct Faculty member is expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Duties will be performed in an academic environment consistent with the program of study and the needs of the student. Environment may be prone to frequent distractions and interruptions. Travel within the college district, as well as occasional overnight travel may be required as necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Kaskaskia College
Human Resources
RE: Adjunct Faculty - Career & Technical Education - Early Childhood Education EC 11/7/2025
27210 College Road
Centralia, IL 62801
618-545-3072
hr@kaskaskia.edu
As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.
