Adjunct instructors needed for the following courses for Fall 2024 (8/27/24-12/15/24):
Applications will be accepted until April 19, 2024 or until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Xing Liu (liux@easternct.edu) and Dr. Mark Fabrizi (fabrizim@easternct.edu).
ECE 215 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (course meets Thursdays, 7:00-9:45 pm)
An introduction to the field of early childhood education. Examines the historical, philosophical, anthropological, psychological and social foundations of early childhood education. Explores issues in the field, ethics, and the organization and governance of American public schools, Head Start and childcare centers. Includes the study of early child development, along with health and safety issues. At least three years of guided experiences in formal and informal settings that serve children required. Applicants must have a master's degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only, and are dependent on student enrollment and department need. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Teach 3-credit course on campus consistently during the scheduled time;
- Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus;
- Grade all students in a timely manner;
- Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success;
- Learn and use technology resources offered at Eastern to facilitate teaching;
- Monitor Eastern email and respond to inquires within a reasonable time; and
- Provide an atmosphere that supports student success.
ECE 507 Reading and Writing in the Primary Years (course meets Tuesdays, 4:00-6:45 pm)
Examines issues and topics in early literacy from a multicultural perspective. Focuses on the facilitation of written and oral language development in the primary years. Considers strategies for authentic, unbiased assessment. A minimum of three years' teaching experience in early childhood education is required. Applicants must have an appropriate graduate degree in early childhood education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only, and are dependent on student enrollment and department need. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Teach 3-credit course on campus consistently during the scheduled time;
- Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus;
- Grade all students in a timely manner;
- Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success;
- Learn and use technology resources offered at Eastern to facilitate teaching;
- Monitor Eastern email and respond to inquires within a reasonable time; and
- Provide an atmosphere that supports student success.
EDU 222 Creative Expressions for Children and Youth (course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am-12:15pm)
This course focuses on developing curricular materials to introduce children and youth to the concepts and theory of creativity as it is applied within the creative arts, including art, music, movement/dance, creative writing, and theater education, both in schools and informal educational settings. The course will include student participation in focused creative activities, exploring their own creativity and how to foster this in children and youth.
At least three years of guided experiences in formal and informal settings that serve children required. Applicants must have a master's degree or higher in a creative (or related) field (e.g., art, music, English, theater, education, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution. Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only, and are dependent on student enrollment and department need. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Teach 3-credit course on campus consistently during the scheduled time;
- Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus;
- Grade all students in a timely manner;
- Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success;
- Learn and use technology resources offered at Eastern to facilitate teaching;
- Monitor Eastern email and respond to inquiries within a reasonable time; and
- Provide an atmosphere that supports student success.
EDU 200 Child and Adolescent Development and Exceptionalities (course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00pm-3:15pm)
This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of human development from conception to adolescence. We will cover typical and atypical human development in the physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social/emotional domain. Traditional and contemporary theories combined with current research in human development will be the basis of course content and class discussions. At least three years of guided experiences in formal and informal special education settings that serve children required. Applicants must have a master's degree or higher in education or special education (preferred) from a regionally accredited institution. Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only, and are dependent on student enrollment and department need. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Teach 3-credit course on campus consistently during the scheduled time;
- Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus;
- Grade all students in a timely manner;
- Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success;
- Learn and use technology resources offered at Eastern to facilitate teaching;
- Monitor Eastern email and respond to inquiries within a reasonable time; and
- Provide an atmosphere that supports student success.