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NICOLET COLLEGE Early Childhood Education Instructor in RHINELANDER, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (This list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.) Instruction Develop, maintain, and deliver instruction in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophy of Nicolet College. Deliver instruction as assigned online and occasionally via distance technology and/or on the main campus or other outreach locations to a variety of class sizes during the day or evening, on weekends, and through distance learning. Use technology, including multiple delivery methods, to enhance teaching and learning, as well as other aspects of work. Maintain instructor availability hours and other regular and substantive interactions supporting student success. Maintain accurate and timely student records and submit required reports according to published deadlines. Instruction-Related Support Assist college success coaches in offering ECE students advice regarding their academic career path and career opportunities. Work with other ECE faculty to maintain program classrooms, labs, and resources. Compile inventory, maintain materials and equipment, and monitor student use of materials. Recruit, train/mentor, and supervise work study students. Building new and strengthening existing relationships/articulation agreements with local PK12 school districts and four-year universities, development of dual credit agreements, and strengthening recruiting/retention efforts to grow the College\'s ECE program. Collaborate with the Community Education department to create/facilitate credit and contract training for local and tribal childcare providers. Building and strengthening connections with community agencies, tribal governments, and other ECE partners. Represent the College at Wisconsin Technical College System ECE curriculum revision meetings. Develop, maintain, and report Technical Skill Attainment documentation for the ECE program. Administer assessments of program and institutional learning outcomes and report/analyze data derived from these in the way prescribed by the team. Maintain currency in understanding the education-related issues of traditionally marginalized student groups, including but not limited to Indigenous students, as well as best practices in closing any instructional equity gaps. Professional Development and Service to the College Share perspective with students regarding their academic career path and career opportunities. Develop and improve ECE offerings by collaborating with other team faculty and administrators through program reviews, curriculum and course development, and assessment of student learning of course competencies, program outcomes, and the College\'s core abilities. Participate in UTLA team activities and meetings as well as ECE-specific meetings. Collaborate with the supervisor during the performance appraisal process and pursue professional development that is discipline-specific, enhances teaching and learning practice and expands expertise in other academic fields of interest to the faculty member and the College. Meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements as required by the Wisconsin Technical College System. Maintain professional affiliations and certifications including currency with WI state training embedded in ECE programming (e.g., WMELS Pyramid Model, etc.). Aid the student recruitment and retention activities. Play a part in college-level activities, projects, and committees, connecting us to Nicolet College students, staff, and faculty outside of the ECE team. Participate in events and collaborations that connect the college with district high schools, universities Nicolet students transfer to, community members, and employers. Participate in program advisory committees. Represent the College at Wisconsin Technical College System curriculum revision meetings and state-called annual meetings. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Kn wledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of effective online teaching practices. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to teach all courses in the state-aligned Early Childhood Education curriculum. Ability to inspire, motivate, and effectively teach students of varied ages, learning styles, academic levels, and diverse backgrounds. Ability and motivation to work both independently and collaboratively. Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships across the College and in the district. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: nicoletcollege.edu/employment