Title: Assistant Professor, Education

Campus Location: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

This is a full-time, academic-year (9 month), one-year term (renewable) appointment within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The faculty member is responsible for the planning and delivery of quality classroom instruction across multiple delivery formats, assessment of student learning, and service to the shared governance of the college. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day and evening on any Jackson State Community College Campus.

Job Duties

• Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Pathways courses, including Introduction to Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Curriculum, and other courses as assigned, using innovative teaching methods to engage and inspire students.

• Student and Course Assessment: Assess student performance through various methods and contribute to the continuous improvement of student learning outcomes in each course taught.

• Program Development: Coordinate with other faculty and the Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences to expand and enhance the Early Childhood Education program and Teaching Pathways program, including curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.

• Student Advising: Provide academic advising and mentorship to students in the Early Childhood Education Program and Teaching Pathways Program, supporting their educational and career goals.

• Shared Governance: Actively participate in college governance, including serving on committees and contributing to policy development and decision-making processes.

• Community Engagement: Foster relationships with local organizations and community partners to create opportunities for student internships, service learning, and collaborative projects.

• Professional Development: Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in the field of early childhood education, secondary education, and higher education.

• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks as required to support the mission and goals of the college.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education from a regionally accredited institution, or
• Master’s degree in another discipline from a regionally-accredited institution and at least 18 graduate semester hours in Education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly in the community college setting.
  
• Experience in program development and committee work in the college setting.
• Experience teaching in the Pre-K-12 environment.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Early Childhood Education and Teaching Pathways courses at the college level.
• A minimum of 18 graduate hours in ECED
• Experience teaching courses in a variety of modalities including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and asynchronously online.
• Ed.D

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the US K-12 Educational System and local/national certification and credentialing policies and processes.
• Knowledge of and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in LMS management as well as Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Repetitive movement

Pay Rate:  $47,098 - $56,518 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Open Until Filled: Yes; for best consideration, apply by: 05/09/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.  Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.  

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.