Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: Adult Education (WorkReadyU) Adjunct Instructor
Department: Adult Education
Reports To: Director of Adult Education

Position Summary
Adult Education Instructors provide instructional services to adults and youths who are beyond high school age, and lack basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The purpose is to increase the students' educational functioning levels with preparation to obtain their high school equivalency diploma (HiSET) and transition into postsecondary education or the workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 40% Responsible for teaching adult education classes using instructional methods geared towards the adult learner in a classroom setting.
  • 30% Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the high school equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills.
  • 10% Delivers whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students, using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques.
  • 5% Assure that students who qualify are pre- and post-tested as needed. Assess program students using the TABE test as dictated by Adult Education Program policy.
  • 5% Keep daily attendance records and progress reports. Maintain accurate, complete, and up- to-date records.
  • 10% Participate and manage registration, testing, and scheduling events.

Education and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Must be at least 21 Years of Age

Preferred Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Information Sciences, or field closely related to assessment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  •  Effective classroom management, including maintaining a positive learning environment. Leadership.
  • Mentoring.
  • Records Management.
  • Ability to effectively handle conflict productively in a professional situation.
  • Knowledge and commitment to institutional mission and values and the ability to work with stakeholders across the college to achieve and uphold those.

Preferred Experience

  • Two years of related work experience involving lesson planning and implementation, small and large group instruction, and classroom management.

Physical Demands: When Applicable

  • Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time.
  • Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to carry <25 lbs., stand, sit, reach, bend, climb, reach and push/pull.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All applications are confidential, and references will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, all proof of education, and contact information for three professional references to: resumes@nunez.edu (Include Adult Education Adjunct in the subject line)

All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for review.

It is the policy of Nunez Community College not to discriminate based on sex, creed, color, race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and other Federal and State anti-discrimination laws.

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