Adjunct Instructor, Adult Basic Education

Adjunct Instructor, Adult Basic Education

The Adjunct Instructor, Adult Basic Education is a part-time, non-benefited position that provides instruction in foundational academic skills—including reading, writing, mathematics, and digital literacy—to adult learners seeking to improve their educational levels. The instructor helps prepare students for high school equivalency tests, postsecondary education, or entry into workforce training programs. The instructor creates a student-centered, inclusive learning environment and adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Compensation: $23.19/hour. Position is open until filled. Starting Date:
August 2026.

Essential Functions:

This position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned. The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC, we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Adult Basic Education.

Teaching and Learning:
Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.

Competency-Based Design:
Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.

• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.
• Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.

Professionalism:
Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one's discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.

• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one's discipline.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
• Actively contributes to the college and ones' Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs. Physical/mental demands include interacting with employees and/or students, moving around the assigned work areas, prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use, lifting up to 20 pounds, and specific vision abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, English, Math, or a related field.
• One or more years of teaching experience, preferably with adult learners.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, instructional strategies, and learning differences.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of varied academic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Competency in using technology for instruction (e.g., Zoom, Google Workspace, Canvas).
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, or a related field.
• Experience preparing students for high school equivalency tests (GED®, HiSET®).
• Familiarity with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS).
• Teaching license or ABE endorsement.
• Experience with data reporting systems such as LACES.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a…