Early Childhood Education Faculty

The position supports the College's mission to serve a diverse rural student
population and prepare learners for careers working with young children and families in educational and care settings. The faculty member
may also teach general education courses, as assigned.

The Early Childhood Education Faculty is accountable for the following
duties:

• Teach a full-time course load in early childhood education subjects such as child development, curriculum
  planning, guidance and discipline, family engagement, and early learning environments.
• Deliver instruction in various modalities
  (face-to-face, online, hybrid, and field-based/practicum experiences).
• Develop and revise course materials to align with learning
  outcomes, state standards, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of
  the Early Childhood Education program.
• Coordinate and supervise student practicum or field experiences in early childhood
  settings.
• Maintain regular office hours for student support, mentoring, and advising.
• Participate in College committees,
  assessment activities, and shared governance.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment that supports diverse
  learners and families.
• Maintain professional currency in early childhood education practices, regulations, and
  pedagogy.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local childcare centers, Head Start programs, and schools.
• Participate in
  College events, recruitment activities, and program outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Vice President of
  Academic Affairs.

Reporting Line

Reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Provides
recommendations on curriculum development, academic assessment, and programmatic needs to the Dean of Instruction and Vice President of
Academics, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or
a closely related field OR a Master's Degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child
Development.

Qualifying academic disciplines may include:

• Early Childhood Education
• Child
  Development
• Elementary Education (with Early Childhood emphasis)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (Early Childhood
  emphasis)
• Special Education (with early childhood focus)

Experience:

• Minimum of three
  (3) years of teaching experience in early childhood education, higher education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working
  with young children (birth through age 8) in educational or care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting diverse
  populations, including rural and underserved communities.
• Ability to teach effectively across multiple instructional
  modalities.
• Experience in Bilingual Education preferred.

Duties

• Perform all essential duties as listed
  above.
• Expected to actively participate in and support student events that honor and recognize student success.
• Assist in
  off campus academic affairs support as needed.
• Assist in off campus community outreach and support as needed.
• Assist in off
  campus promotion and recruitment activities as needed.
• Attend and participate in all faculty and staff meetings.
• Attend and
  participate in all employee meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel is required
• Must possess strong
  interpersonal skills.

Language skills:

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills a must. Ability to read and
comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability

to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information to individuals and groups from within Mesalands Community College and out in the community.

Mathematical skills:

Ability to
perform mathematical functions.

Reasoning ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Technology
skills:

Computer Competency: Capable of applying and maneuvering within various software packages including but not limited to
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to walk, stand, sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop,
kneel, and lift; and talk and hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work
Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Job performed indoors.
Travel is required.

CLOSING DATE

The position is open until filled. First review of applications will
begin immediately.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) a completed
Mesalands Community College Employment Application; and 4) unofficial copies of college transcripts. References and former employers will be
contacted. Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview. Search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.

Mailed or fax applications will not be accepted. Use the following link to complete the Mesalands Community College
Employment Application and attach required documents.

https://www.mesalands.edu/faculty-and-staff/employment/

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Mesalands Community College (MCC) is committed to creating and sustaining a community that
celebrates individual differences and diversity. We are dedicated to improving access to equal opportunities to all persons. MCC is
dedicated to eliminating discrimination and prohibits discrimination against any person based upon their race, age, religion, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, spousal affiliation, pregnancy, childbirth, condition related to
pregnancy or childbirth, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, or veteran status in violation of the law, in its
educational programs, activities or employment.