Child Development: Prenatal to Adolescence- Traditional Ground Campus - College of Education

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Education. Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees, TESOL and special education. As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d love to hear from you. Why Work at GCU Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance 401(k) Employee Perks and Discounts Gym and Fitness Center Canyon Health & Wellness Center GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ: Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 semester (Class start date 01/04/2027) Course: Child Development: Prenatal to Adolescence. In this course, candidates identify the developmental milestones of children, prenatal to adolescence. Students examine the progression of these milestones in all areas of development, including psychological, social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive, and physical. Additional focus is placed on typical and atypical child development, and analyzing the effects of environment, trauma, and family dynamics on the development progression. What You Will Do Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions Engage students in learning course objectives and topics Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University. What You Will Bring Master's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, or related field AND 2 areas of exceptional expertise. All instructors must have a valid state teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Special Educator OR a valid state certification in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Special Education AND a minimum of 3 years teaching students ages birth to age 8/grade 3 in a special education or inclusive education setting. Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees. Any applicable licenses/certifications. GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grand Canyon University Inc.