Adjunct Faculty

EDvance College is hiring Adjunct for Spring 2027!

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Cover letter with a description of educational philosophy & desired courses to teach
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Sample syllabus of a course recently taught
  

Role: Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Studies (Lower and Upper Division English Pathway and Spanish Biliterate Pathway)

Time base: 0.20 per 3-unit course

Location: Fully Remote w/ occasional in-person meeting requirements. EDvance operates on a PST daily schedule

Type of position: Exempt, Temporary Contract

Level of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Dean of Early Childhood Studies

Adjunct faculty are critical members of EDvance College, as they are content experts who help support student success through instruction and assessment of learning. Many currently work as full-time ECE professionals, or in other ECE positions, and provide an important and valuable connection to the field. The role of adjunct faculty is to join the team of committed educators who provide students with relevant, quality instruction aligned with the mission, vision, values, and outcomes of the college. At EDvance College, adjunct faculty are supported to work closely and collaboratively with the Early Childhood Studies team.

EDvance courses are taught fully online, blending live synchronous sessions, held in the evenings to accommodate working learners, with asynchronous learning activities in Canvas. Our courses are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm and 7:45-9:00 pm Pacific Time.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Assessment of Learning: Ensure a high-quality academic experience for students in the classroom.

• Creates and facilitates engaging online learning experiences, such as discussions, small-group work, case studies, and reflection activities, that promote active participation and deep learning
• Connects course content to learners' daily work in early childhood settings, helping them apply theory and research directly to their practice with children and families
• Provides timely, constructive weekly feedback on learners' assignments that recognizes strengths, identifies areas for growth, and helps students improve their work
• Assesses learner learning fairly and consistently using course rubrics and learning outcomes, and grades assignments on schedule
• Uses formative assessment of learning to adjust instruction, reach out to students who are struggling, and provide additional support when needed
• Aligns course content, assignments, and assessments with the California Early Childhood Educator Competencies, California Learning Foundations, NAEYC Professional Standards, and Model Work Standards, and integrates widely used tools such as the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), so learners are prepared for professional and permit requirements
• Ensures course content, pedagogy, and learner support align with The EDvance Way*, college policies, and procedures
• Collaborates with Student Support Services staff to quickly address learner concerns and provide support

Preparation and Participation in the ECE Department: Contribute to a collaborative, aligned, and continuously improving program.

• Completes faculty onboarding Canvas course before the start of the term
• Ensures course syllabus meets standardized templates or guidance
• Attends bi-weekly remote meetings throughout the semester to collaborate with other faculty to ensure vertical and horizontal sequencing of instruction, assignments, and learning outcomes
• Participates in monthly Faculty Learning Communities (1.5 hours) to share teaching practices, reflect on student learning, and collaborate on program improvement
• Participates in the Faculty Peer Review Process
• Contributes to ECS quality monitoring and tracking student outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet all required qualifications to be eligible for employment.

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education or coaching and mentoring
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in an early childhood classroom, if teaching an ECE content or CORP class
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience if teaching a writing development course
• If hired to teach in the Spanish pathway, must be bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable and welcoming environment for learners and employees.
• Experience in scaffolded course design, engaging teaching practices, and student support at the college/university level
• Use technology tools flexibly and inventively to create dynamic synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
• Teach and work evenings to accommodate student schedules when necessary
• Attend monthly 1.5-hour Faculty Learning Community meetings

A background check (may include: employment and education verification, criminal records, civil records, professional licenses, credit and sex offender registries, as position requires). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check and pass the criminal portion of the check may affect employment eligibility as it relates to the job specific duties listed below:

• Access to student academic records which may include sensitive student information

Desired Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Proficiency using Canvas, Zoom, GoReact, Turnitin, and Google Workspace
• Experience working with state-subsidized preschools, Head Start programs, or Title V centers
• Experience with Child Development permit requirements and California ECE work requirements
• Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese strongly desired but not required

• Consent to, and clearance of criminal background check