Adult Education Instructor

The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for providing adult literacy, family literacy, workplace education, basic skills, community education, and GED preparatory instruction as assigned.

Salary   Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule D3. (This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.)

• Maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the area of Adult Education (AE).

• Incorporate current teaching techniques, subject area developments, and current technology into the AE program design.

• Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved state requirements.

• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.

• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student.

• Submit timely and accurate AE National Reporting System (NRS) records.

• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, financial, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines.

• Participate in the planning of effective long-range goals for AE program.

• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills (oral and written), and work ethic (i.e., preparation and punctuality).

• Read email at least twice a week to provide effective program communication.

• Assist students with educational and career decisions.Participate in the College's recruiting program.

• Coordinate with AE and other College personnel on the College's Adult Education graduation ceremony.

• Research "best practices' in Adult Education and disseminate the information to AE program faculty and staff.

• Perform duties at an Adult Education site in Butler, Conecuh or Wilcox County.

• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.

• Participate in Adult Education (AE) discussions and meetings about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and teaching materials.

• Participate in professional development opportunities.

• Attend workshops and meetings that contribute to planned professional development.

• Participate in staff, division, and committee meetings as assigned.

• Actively participate in division/college committees and campus activities.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off the campus.

•  Other duties as assigned by the President and/or Director of Adult Education.

• Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution required.

• Minimum of one year full-time teaching experience preferred.

• Adult Education teaching experience preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following:  

• A completed official College employment application

• A current resume

• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment if at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (bjackson@rstc.edu).Please Note:  All application materials must be electronic - It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process.  You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position.  Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline.  Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.  Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.  Applicants must travel at their own expenses.  Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $26.40 for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.  Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).  E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.  The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.  Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.