Adult Education Instructor (Continuous)

Position Summary

The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for the day-to-day instruction and supervision of adult learners. These individuals are attending class for the purpose of improving basic skills in order to obtain their GED. A major emphasis in this program is to become gainfully employed and/or to retain employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field or subject area.

• Facilitate student learning utilizing a variety of learning options to meet individual student needs.

• Maintain necessary attendance and records and submit them according to announced deadlines.

• Evaluate and record student performance/achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students to assure learning.

• Participate in the planning of effective long-range and short-term goals for the department and college.

• Maintains and enters student data into the Alabama Adult Education System for Accountability and Performance (AAESAP).

• Perform other duties as required by the Department of Postsecondary Education.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years full-time experience as an instructor, plus a bachelor's degree.

• Experience working with computers and software,

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 or 2 years full-time experience as an instructor/teacher with experience in Adult Education.

• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Access.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Effective written and oral communication skills are required,
• Ability to use instructional technology,
• Able to work well with others in an innovative team environment, and must be willing to continuously participate in professional development activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Some overnight travel involved.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.

• A current resume.

• Official postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred. Official electronic transcripts may be emailed or mailed from the issuing institution or delivered by the applicant if officially sealed. Personal, student, or internet copies of transcripts provided by applicant will not be accepted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.