Adjunct - Child Development Instructor

Position Overview

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an as needed basis. These positions are filled prior to or during the start of each semester and are contingent upon the needs of the College.

Adjunct faculty must complete the Lee Training Online Certification course or provide documentation of training in distance education.

Lee College accepts application materials for adjunct employment on a continuing basis throughout the year from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Academic departments will contact potential applicants when there are available openings.

The Child Development faculty member plays a crucial role in preparing future early childhood professionals through direct instruction and comprehensive educational experiences.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and learning, showing flexibility in meeting diverse student needs while maintaining high academic and professional standards. They will be expected to contribute to department and college-wide efforts to improve student persistence and completion rates through innovative teaching strategies and active participation in student success initiatives.

Faculty schedules vary by semester. Candidate may be required to teach evening, weekend, summer, online, hybrid, and / or distance education courses including those at the main campus, additional college centers, and / or dual credit courses at high schools within the college's service area.

This position requires working closely with academic and student support services, local child care centers, and community partners to create a comprehensive network of support for students. The successful candidate will serve as a bridge between academic instruction and professional development, helping students develop the skills needed for success in early childhood education while connecting them to appropriate professional resources.

The ideal faculty member will contribute to a community of care by :

• Participating in the college's student support systems
• Collaborating with academic advisors and career services
• Supporting student internship and practicum placements
• Engaging in student recruitment efforts
• Supporting retention initiatives in the Child Development program
• Participating in professional development focused on early childhood education and faculty development

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred :

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.