Adjunct Instructor

4 weeks ago


Jacksboro, Tennessee, United States Tennessee Board of Regents Full time
Job Title: Adult Education Adjunct Instructor

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jacksboro is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor to serve in the Adult Education program. This position will provide instruction for adult learners with varying educational functioning levels.

Job Duties:
  • Plan, teach, and evaluate student work
  • Accept responsibility and be self-motivated
  • Demonstrate the ability to multi-task
  • Assist with graduation
  • Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation, and counseling
  • Administer and interpret scores for TABE, CASAS, and HiSET OPT exams for student placement and instruction
  • Organize and maintain confidential program and student files, as well as report documentation
  • Provide office coverage, customer service, and assist with student registration, class assignment, attendance, and student goals
  • Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills
  • Contribute to team effort
  • Provide instruction for digital education classroom
  • Provide instruction for corrections students (as needed)
  • Maintain time and effort documentation
  • Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals
  • Post-test all students after 40 hours of instruction
  • Work with Leadership Team to develop a program that supports students' progression through the National Reporting System levels, ensuring level gains
  • Support the Adult Education Office with general clerical duties (filing, faxing, disbursement of administrative and instructional materials, restock supplies, etc.)
  • Manage electronic filing system
  • Complete data entry in a timely manner, adhering to all reporting deadlines
  • Organize and maintain confidential program and student files, as well as report documentation
  • Collaborate with Instructors and Career Coaches
  • Provide assistance for those seeking to learn English as a Second Language
  • Assist with student needs, registration, and intake-related activities for potential and current students
  • Willingness to learn and support the department as it relates to new tasks and/or responsibilities
  • Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (CASAS, TABE, OPT, HiSET)
  • Maintain class, staff, and event schedules
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Baccalaureate in Education or related field, Tennessee Teacher's License (preferred or approved waiver, or experience in teaching)
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is required
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in an Adult Education environment is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations
  • Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities
  • Ability to work with a variety of individuals/students
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of and skill using data entry software
  • Analytical skills and the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines
  • Aware of effective customer service practices and ability to implement them within an educational setting
  • Accept new tasks and responsibilities in a positive/professional manner
  • Contribute to team effort
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule
  • Travel to satellite class locations if necessary
  • Participate in local and state activities/staff development
  • Demonstrate command of content knowledge of current AE Curriculum and recommended resources