"Adult Basic Education Adjunct Faculty"

Position Information

Position Title: Adult Basic Education Adjunct Faculty

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Adult Education

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Job Description Summary

The Adult Basic Education adjunct faculty reports to the Adult Basic Education Program Director and is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student the reading, analytical and critical thinking, writing, and math skills that are fundamental to life and work, and in preparing for the GED® exam.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Minimum 2 years of adult education teaching or tutoring experience strongly preferred
3. Master’s degree and/or teaching certification preferred

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria... (abbreviated for brevity, full list in original)

1. Align classroom instruction with the program curriculum and prescribed texts.
2. Prepare lessons incorporating activities that augment text-based lessons.
3. Prepare and submit lesson plans according to program requirements.
4. Monitor students’ progress using formative assessments.
5. Maintain an appropriate classroom environment.
6. Track and manage students’ attendance.
7. Assist students with their education and transition goals.
8. Participate in student intake and testing, as needed.
9. Work with the program staff to assure quality instruction.
10. Meet the program’s mandated participation in professional development.
11. Participate in team meetings, as necessary.
12. Comply with program requirements for paperwork, observations, etc.
13. Regularly check and respond to emails through college email address.
14. Other instructional duties, as needed.
15. Deliver lessons in multiple formats as needed (in-person, online, hybrid).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to apply principles of Adult Learning Theory into classroom instruction.
2. Experience with College and Career Readiness Standards, preferred.
3. Experience with standard Adult Education assessments, preferred.
4. Experience creating and implementing quality lesson plans.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
7. Strong computer literacy and demonstrated computer skills.
8. Patience, flexibility, and ability to work with diverse adult learners.
9. Experience working with diverse populations.

Job Requirements

1. Work schedules are available for mornings, evenings, and saturdays. Work schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
3. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Posting Number: ADJ15411/12

Open Date: 07/23/2021