Adult Education Instructor; part-time

Title: Adult Education Instructor (part‑time)

Agency: New River Community College

Location: Pulaski - 155

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $22.20 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

New River Community College is a two‑year state institution of higher education operating under a state‑wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia’s New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well‑equipped facilities for the college’s career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs.

Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government.

The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Teach adult education courses. Responsibilities include academic skills assessment, contextualized lesson planning, and GED/Workforce Readiness classroom instruction; and assisting students in developing career pathways that accelerate the educational and career advancement of the individual.

• Assist students from the point of inquiry to credential completion.
• Help students prepare and study for the GED exam.
• Assist students with barriers that may affect GED success/retention.
• Ensure that all necessary documents and forms are completed accurately and promptly.
• Attend all required department meetings and training sessions.
• Utilize technology and other resources to assist with class facilitation.
• Work collaboratively with college staff in support of student success.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of barriers to educational success and a desire to help others reach their educational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn and grow as professional needs arise.

Additional factors that may be considered include:

• Work experience in a higher education setting or counseling or academic coaching.
• Work experience assessing the skills, needs, and interests of adult learners.