Adjunct Adult Education Instructor

LCTCS; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in Ruston, LA is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Adult Education program. The position involves delivering adult education classes, planning lessons for diverse learners, and assessing progress.

The instructor will maintain attendance and progress records, assist with testing and scheduling, and ensure confidentiality in accordance with LDCC standards. Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher, strong communication skills, and a preference for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, with ability to prioritize and work with diverse personalities.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult education classes using instructional methods geared toward adult learners.
• Plan lessons and curriculum for diverse, multi-skill level students to prepare for high school equivalency tests or enhance basic skills.
• Deliver whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction with varied methods and materials.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress records, and data in the Student Information System.
• Assist with registration, testing, and scheduling events; ensure confidentiality of student records.

Job description

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for teaching adult education classes using instructional methods geared towards the adult learner in a classroom setting
• Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the high school equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills
• Delivers whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students, using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Assure that students who qualify are pre- and post-tested as needed using the TABE Assessment as dictated by DRC and Adult Education guidelines
• Keep daily attendance records and progress reports
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records
• Enter all reportable data, according to policy and procedures, into the approved Student Information System
• Participate and manage registration, testing, and scheduling events
• Establish a positive and trusting relationship with students
• Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills
• Adhere to regulations set forth regarding confidentiality of student records
• Promote participation of students in all aspects of Adult Education programming
• Maintain clean and professional classroom environment
• Adhere to LDCC's Standards of Practice
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• An Associate's degree or higher
• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years teaching experience

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.