Adjunct Faculty - Education/Early Childhood Education

Harrisburg Area Community College

$1,207.00 - $1,295.00 / hr

United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg

1 HACC Dr (Show on map)

Nov 04, 2024

Job Summary: Adjunct faculty are part-time (classroom or on-line) faculty hired to teach on a semester basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education or Early Childhood Education. Child Development, Educational Leadership, or a related field (preferred).
To teach courses in the Early Care and Education Program - 3 to 5 years direct teaching experience with children 5 and under is required
To teach courses in the Pre K - 4th grade Transfer Program - 3 to 5 years direct teaching experience in public schools grades PK - 4, PA teacher certification (can be lapsed) is required
Previous experience as a director or administrator in an early childhood setting.
Strong understanding of early childhood education principles, program development, and licensing regulations.
Prior teaching experience at the college level is a plus.

Licensing Requirements: To teach courses in the Pre K - 4th grade Transfer Program - PA teacher certification (can be lapsed) is required

Please note that all teaching faculty are required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range: $1,207 - $1,295 per credit hour

Job Type: Part-Time Credit Hour (Adjunct)

If part time, hours per week: Varies

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement: As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas.

HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

The Board of Trustees and the President lead HACC's commitment to open access to education, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in employment. This commitment serves to promote a college-wide environment of collegiality, inclusiveness, respect, and cultural competence.

Our Core Values:

Excellence

We set high goals and achieve them.
We consistently perform above our own and others' expectations.
We provide exceptional service to all.

Innovation

We challenge the status quo.
We continually strive to develop new and creative approaches to the education and training needs of our communities.

Inclusivity

We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and empathy in all we say and do.
We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
We create a learning environment that appreciates diversity.
We respect the shared governance decision-making process.

Integrity

We behave in a manner consistent with our core values.
We are honest, open and truthful in our statements and actions.
We provide the most accurate information available in all communication.