Primary Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide quality instruction in the Early Childhood Education program. Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the college's commitment to excellence in instructions and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty; curriculum development; maintaining professional competence; Faculty members are responsible to a department/division chair or team facilitator, sometimes a coordinator. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor and facilitator of learning.

Proposed hire date is 8/11/2025 (Fall 2025 Semester)

Essential Job Duties

The instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Developing curriculum
• Maintaining professional competence
• Participation in professional development activities

• Maintain annually updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Department Chair or Program Manager.
• Work with students and employers in occupational settings, on-the-job training, practicums, internships and similar work-related situations as needed.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child and Family Studies or other related fields with no less than 18 graduate hours in degree area. Teaching experience required

Preferred :
Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold a valid teaching license.

Supplemental Information

The following is necessary for consideration:

• Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu. Please call Beverly Balliot with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason.
• The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment.
• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.
• HCC is a tobacco free campus