ECE Adjunct Faculty - Content Developer

Details : Posted : January 22, 2025 Level : Adjunct Faculty Location : Charter Oak State College 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051

• This position is fully remote
• Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college.  Finish your Degree Online | Charter Oak State College Charter Oak State College   is recruiting part-time adjunct faculty for its newly approved Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction major in the  Early Childhood Education Department.  These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment and specific department needs. You will only be contacted if you have met the qualifications / skills and experience that are required for the position.  Course Developers are needed for the following courses :   Curriculum Design Models in Pre-K-12 Education Digital Literacy in Teaching and Learning Integrated Ed Program Models and Family Partnerships Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment Foundations of Adult Learning and Coaching Pre-K / K Curriculum Development Early Elementary Curriculum Development Early Reading Instruction Reading in the Content Areas   The course developer is responsible for providing recommendations to the program director on textbook(s) and other resources to be used. Once resources are approved, the course developer will create a Master Course Outline (MCO) for the assigned course, which will include content for each week of an 8-week accelerated course.  Weekly content includes : Weekly overview Student Learning Outcomes and Weekly Learning Objectives Lecture (presentation or video) Discussion prompts Assignments Assessments Course developers will have a 45-day deliverable day for content. Once content is approved, the course will be placed in a Blackboard teaching shell by an instructional designer at Charter Oak State College. Course developers are required to teach the course the first time it is offered and may continue teaching as adjunct faculty in subsequent semesters, as well. s, as well.       Course Developers should have knowledge and skills related to the area of expertise required in each course. Course developers should have strong organizational and technological skills and experience teaching in higher education. Certified teachers or administrators preferred. It is expected that Course Developers have cultural awareness, and ability to work with culturally diverse faculty and students. Must have reliable technology and access to high-speed internet. This is a fully remote position. Note : Candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with reliable technology and access to high-speed internet. Charter Oak State College Mission : As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education. Charter Oak State College Vision : Charter Oak State College : A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time. Charter Oak State College Equity Statement : Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Examples of Job Duties Meet with program director to discuss course content. Make recommendations for course resources. Write and compile weekly content for course. Create rubrics for all assignments Minimum Qualifications :     Master's degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Demonstrated competency in computer applications. Minimum three (3) years of industry and practical experience in a professional discipline. Demonstrated training or experience in teaching in an online asynchronous environment. Effective communication skills. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Substitutions Allowed : Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. Preferred Qualifications : Doctoral degree (EDD) from a regionally accredited institution.  Extensive knowledge working in a learning management system. At least two (2) years of higher education teaching experience or one (1) year of higher education online teaching experience. Bilingual. Experience in Curriculum Development. Starting Salary : Faculty are paid on a per student basis for teaching.   Application Instructions : To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.   Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu / hr / jobs Background Screening : All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :  John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu). COSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F Powered by JazzHR