Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education

Johnson County Community College
Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.



Position Summary: The Education Department at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is looking for Adjunct Faculty who can teach education courses in person and/or online following departmental guidelines for the courses. Courses are taught on an "as needed" basis. Courses to be taught include Introduction to Teaching; Foundations of Early Childhood Education; Survey of the Exceptional Child; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for K-12 Educators; Technology in Education for K-12 Educators; Families in Society; Child Health, Safety and Nutrition; and Independent Study. Adjunct Faculty need to be a resident of Kansas or Missouri and need to be able to attend occasional meetings on campus in Overland Park, Kansas. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or an Education related field, e.g., Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, or Educational Leadership.
• Professional teaching experience in either early childhood or K-12 setting.
• Ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to support student learning and success.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Understanding and use of a Learning Management System, e.g., Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Education or a related field, e.g., Educational Leadership.
• Experience teaching Introduction to Teaching; Foundations of Early Childhood Education; Survey of the Exceptional Child; Diversity,
• Equity and Inclusion for K-12 Educators; Technology in Education for K-12 Educators; Families in Society; or Child Health, Safety and Nutrition.
• At least one year of community college teaching experience.
• Understanding and use of the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Willingness to teach in person during the day or evening.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

Optional Retirement plan access

Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)

Additional Incentives:

Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents

Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

Snow days

Professional development funding and training opportunities

Mentorship program

Recognition and awards programs

Employee wellness programs

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497638







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