Childhood Development - Adjunct Faculty- Continuous Applicant Pool

Posting Details

POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number:

A0000069

Position Title:

Childhood Development - Adjunct Faculty- Continuous Applicant Pool

Department:

Arts and Sciences Education

Reports to:

Dean, Arts & Sciences

Job Summary:

Uses student-centered instruction to sustain the specific courses and curricula mandated by the educational mission and goals of the College.

Courses can be held on site at the Benton Harbor, Michigan or any other satellite campuses

Essential Functions:

1. Instructs students in assigned classes.
2. Provides academic guidance and counseling to students in cooperation with Student Services Personnel.
3. Maintains academic standards.
4. Prepares course syllabus and outline.
5. Monitors student progress.
6. Keeps adequate and accurate records.
7. Enters final course grades online.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:

Under the limited supervision of the Dean, Arts & Sciences or Department Chair, each Adjunct faculty member is responsible for satisfying the educational, administrative, and fiscal requirements inherent in their position.

Job Specifications:

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. Equivalent of two (2) years relevant, full time work experience teaching at a childcare facility or Pre-K through Second Grade school setting; the Child Development Associate (CDA) is required.

Preferred qualifications include: the Michigan Youth Development Associate (MI-YDA), Montessori Credential or Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH) endorsement. Demonstrated experience supporting diverse populations, including rural and underserved communities.

Hiring Range:

$61 per contact hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:

By completing this application, your information will be added to the candidate pool. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Official transcripts for all degrees will be required for immediate receipt upon hire.

Adjunct faculty are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College, with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed through Edustaff, LLC. If you are selected for one of these roles, you will be required to complete Edustaff’s employment application and on-boarding processes.

Monday through Thursday summer work hours may apply to this position.

https://www.hlcommission.org/institution/1336/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1336

Open Date:

11/12/2026

Closing Date:

02/12/2027

Open Until Filled:

No

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