Part-Time Instructor, College & Career Readiness (Davidson Campus, Ongoing)

The Part-time Instructor, College and Career Readiness provides instruction and retention strategies to students in basic skills and retention strategies to students in adult high school equivalency programs.  This position reports directly to the Program Director, College & Career Readiness, and has the following responsibilities:

Teaches basic skills and high school equivalency courses

Use a variety of teaching strategies and methodologies to produce engaging and relevant learning environments

Create a learning environment that motivates, recognizes achievement, and produces a sense of community

Utilize resources appropriately to promote student learning

Demonstrate awareness of student needs and provides direction in a timely manner

Use informal assessments regularly to provide students with timely feedback

Utilize resources and technology appropriately to promote student learning through the use of contextualized instruction

Develops relationships and rapport with students that promotes student success

Promote transition to curriculum and continuing education pathways

Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, supervisor, and CCR staff

Maintain and submit accurate records in a timely manner

Follows DCCC and College and Career Readiness policies and procedures

Participate in professional development as needed or requested to remain currency in the field

Maintain professionalism and continually build knowledge and skills

Performs other tasks as assigned that support the mission and initiatives of the college Required:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution

Ability to teach basic mathematics, reading, and writing

Strong oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with MS Office

Commitment to instructional technology

Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college

Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

•     Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

•     Collaborating and facilitating

•     Creating and innovating

•     Anticipating and responding to change

•     Providing vision and leadership

•     Assessment of student learning

•     Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred:

Prior experience teaching adults

Spanish a plusADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment in the collection, evaluation, and analysis of data, and student assessment, and curriculum development.  Other requirements include ease of mobility in supervising students in classroom/lab settings, carrying supplies and other instructional materials, ability to move, climb, or crawl under equipment, use of keyboard, effective use of all forms of communication, and the ability to perform general teaching and office duties.