Adjunct Adult Education Instructor - Nights

LCTCS; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for Adult Education.

Teach adult education classes, plan curricula for diverse learners, and manage assessments and records in a professional classroom setting. The role requires strong communication skills and adherence to LDCC standards; involvement in registration and testing activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult education classes using strategies for adult learners in a classroom setting.
• Plan lessons and curricula to meet diverse learning needs and prepare students for high school equivalency tests or improve basic skills.
• Deliver instruction in whole group, small group, and individualized formats using varied materials and techniques.
• Maintain a productive, professional classroom environment and enforce standards of practice.
• Pre- and post-test students as needed using TABE and follow DRC Adult Education guidelines.
• Keep accurate attendance records, progress reports, and data in the student information system.
• Assist with registration, testing, and scheduling events; maintain confidentiality of records.

Skills

Communication skills

Adult education

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

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.