Visiting Instructor or Professor of Education and Child Development

About the role

The Education Department invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professor of Education and Child Development for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The appointment begins in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific courses such as Integrated Curriculum for Young Children, Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Young Children, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Assessment, and Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition.
• Contribute to service work within the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Prior higher education teaching experience preferred.
• PhD, EdS, or EdD preferred.
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses.
• Commitment to student-centered learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to use various instructional technologies.

Required Application Materials

• Completed Columbia College application
• Cover letter, including the names and contact information for three professional references
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)

Other Requirements

• Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements (if any)

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis

Work Conditions

• Rarely exposed to outside weather conditions
• May be exposed to hazards and physical risks to personal safety while operating certain equipment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild

Pay

$55,000 - $60,000

Schedule

Full-time, Fall 2026