Transitional and Career Studies; Part-Time Instructor - HSE GED

Position: Transitional and Career Studies (Part-Time Day Instructor - HSE GED)
The HSE/GED part-time instructor is responsible for teaching reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to adult learners performing at various academic levels. The part-time instructor is responsible for accurate record-keeping, which includes but is not limited to planning effective and engaging instruction, detailed lesson planning, and reporting attendance on a consistent basis. The primary goal of the part-time instructor is to prepare adult learners for successfully completing the high school equivalency test battery, which leads to a high school credential.

* Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university in language, math, subject area or education is required; master's degree preferred

* 3 years classroom experience teaching adults

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality

* Able to work with a wide variety of people

* Exceptional organization and time management skills

* Above average "customer" service approach

* Ability to maintain composure under pressure

* Dependable and punctual

* Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Working Conditions

* Duties are primarily performed in the Transitional and Career Studies department of Lenoir Community College, but some positions are housed at out posted facilities such as churches or other school locations convenient to the student

* Requires lifting of test materials and moderate physical output based on daily requirements of the job outside of the testing time periods

* This may include exposure to outdoors for short periods of time for travel to additional sites or buildings

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. HSE/GED Instructors are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college:

Mastery of Subject Matter

* Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline

* Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline

Teaching Performance

* Prepare and present material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines

* Design, write, administer, and grade exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation

* Present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes

* Motivate students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention

* Receive positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted twice annually

* Keep accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record

* Demonstrate ability to work in a team with colleagues

* Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, and team members, and the public

* Show enthusiasm to teach, understand and apply current best-practices in classroom techniques and materials

* Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning

* Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

* Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs

* Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, telecourse, interactive technology, when appropriate

Evaluation of Student Learning

* Regularly evaluate student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation

* Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives

* Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives

* Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning

* Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines

* Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.