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Job Title
Instructor, Adult Education - (Transition Program Digital Literacy) - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time
Part-time
Job Description
The Adult Education Instructor's responsibilities include providing instruction and advising to Adult Education learners. This person will report directly to the Adult Education's Director of Transition Programs and Student Retention. The Instructor is responsible for documentation of student attendance and progress using Web Attendance, Moodle, Northstar, and/or other online LMS systems, CASAS and TABE testing referrals, student follow-up, and other duties as needed for the Adult Education program. Assignment will involve instructing students on the digital literacy skills needed for transition to post-secondary education and/or employment. Digital Literacy skills include but are not limited to the ability to access and use email, Learning Management Systems, web searches, and other tools used for communication to successfully access higher education and/or employment.
Duties/Functions
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction to students including maintaining student attendance records, and monitoring progress and retention. Determine needs of individual students in the program. Create and utilize engaging lesson plans aligned to the NC Adult Education Content Standards. Serve as a substitute instructor as needed to provide instructional coverage in the absence of regular instructor.
• Supervise and advise students regarding attendance, educational and occupational goals and individual plans for progress. Manage classroom behavior and uphold student code of conduct.
• Integrate contextualized career preparation into daily lesson and classroom activities.
• Ensure students are referred to post-testing as needed for accurate reporting and documentation to track and measure student progress. Assist in the review and evaluation of the accuracy and appropriateness of student data, outcomes, goals, etc., and report discrepancies or concerns to the program director. Assist in the review of class attendance rosters and other supporting documents to ensure that class records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork. Participate in local, regional and state professional development initiatives to improve knowledge and skill base.
• Recruit students for program expansion. Work with college and community partners to ensure adequate enrollment and alignment of curriculum to college and community needs.
Difficult Challenges
• Dealing with frequent interruptions
• Dealing with limited resources (fiscal, human, supplies, etc.)
• Managing student issues (behavior, health, emergencies)
• Managing community and college relationships and partnerships
• Managing multiple priorities
• Meeting sudden, unexpected deadlines
Contacts
• Director of Transition Program and Student Retention - weekly
• Adult Education Administrative Assistant - monthly
Education Required
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Education Preferred
• Master's degree in Adult Education or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Experience Required
• Teaching and/or industry training experience.
• Fluent reading, speaking, and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience Preferred
• Teaching experience in Adult Education (Basic Skills) or in post-secondary education.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.
KSA Required
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
• Experience in completing and reviewing course documentation, i.e. rosters, contracts, etc.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities.
Physical Demands
• Schedule may include some evenings and occasional weekends in order to accommodate public/student needs. Assignment may require instruction on the Greensboro, High Point, or Jamestown campuses, or at a community partner location.
• Work requires mostly sitting with some walking or standing.
• Work requires carrying objects or loads of 20 pounds or less.
• Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.
Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2021-012-TEMP-P
Open Date
03/21/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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