The Child Development Instructor (Adjunct) shall provide instructional services to his/her students in accordance with the respective approved curriculum on file in the Office of the Dean of Students & Instructional Services. Teach courses and implement the instructional program in accordance with course syllabi, College policies and the Alabama Community College System guidelines and support the total mission of the College. Coordinates instructional activities with the Division Chairperson where applicable and other duties as assigned. Position requires extensive knowledge of the instructional discipline.
Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule L.
At a minimum, the major responsibilities of instructors shall include:
Planning, organizing, and instructing assigned courses in the day or evening on any Reid State campus as assigned;
Maintain supervisory responsibility for students during the hours they are assigned to the department, classroom or course.
Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.
Submit to the immediate supervisor a course syllabus for each course taught every semester.
Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in accordance with approved course outlines.
Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.
Provide for effective evaluation and assessment of the learning experience of each student in accordance with college policy.
Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines.
Adhere to and assist in implementing college policies, objectives and functions in accordance with the college philosophy and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Director of Instructional Services/Career Technical Education Instructor, or Division Chairperson.
Master’s degree in Child Development with a minimum of 18 graduate semesters’ hours in Child Development from a regionally accredited institution, required.
Minimum three years teaching experience in field, required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently is required.
Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public is required.
Application Procedure
To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following:
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A completed official College employment application
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A current resume
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Written verification of minimum, required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, indicate if the employment was full-time or part-time, and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
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Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)
Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $24.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
