Early Childhood Education (Adjunct)

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Early Childhood Education (Adjunct)

Institution:

Alexandria Technical and Community College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Alexandria

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

ABOUT THE POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Alexandria College is seeking an Early Childhood Education Adjunct Instructor for spring 2027, beginning January 11, 2027, who is prepared to deliver both on-campus theoretical instruction and hands-on learning experiences. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering instruction, preparing classroom environments, and developing and maintaining an inclusive curriculum. Additional duties include evaluating student work, maintaining accurate student records, fostering positive interactions with students and staff, recruiting and advising students, and supporting student success. The role also requires maintaining professional skills and credentials, participating in department committees and activities, engaging in ongoing professional development, and building and sustaining industry partnerships, all while demonstrating enthusiasm for preparing the next generation of early childhood educators.

Adjunct faculty members will be compensated at the rate of $1,400 - $1,600 per semester credit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirement

Bachelor Degree in education with 12 semester credits in early childhood education

Occupational Experience Requirement

Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience with children ages birth to eight years old.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Experience teaching in higher education or technical colleges
• Experience with online and hybrid instruction
• Knowledge of learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace)
• Demonstrated ability to assess student learning outcomes
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, or nontraditional student populations
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of community/technical college mission and workforce alignment

TO APPLY: Visit https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/ to apply through our Workday system or send resume and transcripts to: employment@alextech.edu

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

01-11-2027

Position End Date:

Open Date:

06-30-2026

Close Date:

07-31-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Renae Rae Kasper

Posting Contact Email:

renae.kasper@alextech.edu