Early Childhood Education Assistant Professor

Overview

The faculty member shall be responsible for teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review;

serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the initial placement (Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, see the job posting.

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ECE 300 – Introduction to Principles and Practices
• ECE 314 – Child, Family, and Community
• ECE 312 – Child Development
• ECE 321 – Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
• ECE 320 – Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
• ECE 326 – Making Learning Visible through Observation and Documentation
• ECE 401 – Field Experience in Inclusive Settings
• ECE 402 – Infants with Atypical Development
• ECE 404 – Children with Special Needs

• Teaching additional specialty courses offered by the department
• Working collaboratively with the college’s Child Development Center
• Research and data-based curriculum and program development
• College and community outreach
• Participating in creating transfer and workforce pathways and articulation agreements with feeder high schools, transfer institutions, and vocational programs
• Coordination of special projects related to Early Childhood Education

• Master’s in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education
• OR Bachelor’s in any of the above and Master’s in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies
• OR the equivalent*
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, including those with disabilities, and foster an inclusive educational and employment environment

* Equivalency:
If the degree title does not exactly match the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted for the application to be considered.

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following guidelines may be disqualified.

• Required Application Documents:
  Los Rios Community College District Application, Letter of Interest, Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation, (if applicable) see Minimum Qualification Requirements, Supplemental Questionnaire Document.

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If not, submit an Equivalency Determination Request Form.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for…