Adjunct Instructor Early Childhood Education

Adjunct Instructor Early Childhood Education

Posting Number: F01221
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College is seeking an Early Childhood Education instructor beginning at its Pleasant Hill and San Ramon Campuses in Spring 2026 and beyond, and for our adjunct instructor pool. Successful applicants will have an ability to and interest in teaching a range of courses in early childhood education in a mix of modalities (100% in person, hybrid, and online). Successful candidates will teach at one or both of the two campuses of Diablo Valley College.

Inquiries:
Juan Huerta Villicanajhuertavillicana@dvc.edu(925) 969-2428

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D45D-Social Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):Master's degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education, or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology,bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies, or family and consumer studiesORA valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in Early Childhood Education/Child DevelopmentORThe equivalent. If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not possess the exact degree listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications because of equivalent educational or professional background), please fill out the equivalency petition form.If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here.In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter discussing your interest in this position and your qualifications for this position.



Desirable Qualifications:
1. Commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college.2. Sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.3. Knowledge in teaching child development theory, early childhood education, and family studies.5. Knowledge in supervising practicum students in early childhood settings.

Job Open Date: 04/10/2025
Job Close Date: 5/30/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2026
# of Months: 5 months

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11342

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