Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE) Prep in Correctional Institution (Continuous Posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,205; Part time

Job summary

A regional community college in North Carolina seeks an Instructor for High School Equivalency (HSE) Prep in correctional institutions. The role involves teaching incarcerated adults and requires a Bachelor's degree along with experience in teaching various subjects. Salary is $24.83 per contact hour. A background check and COVID-19 vaccination proof are required. This is an adjunct position with variable hours, predominantly Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with diverse and at-risk populations preferred.
• Must undergo a background check and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Teach incarcerated adults preparing for HiSet exams.
• Coordinate enrollment and testing for new students.
• Maintain attendance records and monitor readiness for testing.

Skills

Teaching experience in math

Teaching experience in language arts

Skills in managing classroom attendance

Ability to develop critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE) Prep in Correctional Institution (Continuous Posting)

Special Instructions: Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Summary Information

Position Title: Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE) Prep in Correctional Institution (Continuous Posting)

Employment Category: Adjunct

Contract Length: N/A

Expected Work Schedule: Standard

Anticipated Days: Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours: Variable, up to 23 contact hours per week

Job Description Summary: Plan and facilitate lessons for incarcerated adults who either lack a high school credential, or otherwise qualify for WIOA Title II services, using the North Carolina Adult Education Content Standards. Focus on developing students’ critical thinking and test‑taking skills in addition to their reading, writing, math, science, and/or social studies knowledge. Support students’ ability to succeed in the workplace, postsecondary training, and community upon graduation and release. Assist with coordination and/or conduction of new student enrollment and testing. Most contracts will require adjuncts to work face‑to‑face in prison or jail facilities. Background check and pre‑service facility‑specific safety training are required by the correctional sites prior to entry.

Duties

1. Work inside a state or local correctional or detention facility to teach students who are preparing for the HiSet exams, transitioning to postsecondary training, and/or entering the workforce.
2. Ensure new students are properly registered, reviewing enrollment forms and coordinating placement testing.
3. Utilize pre‑test scores to develop targeted instruction for students.
4. Maintain student attendance records and monitor students’ readiness for testing.
5. Communicate with coordinator and facility staff regarding students’ testing needs.
6. In some cases, instructor may supervise inmate Teaching Assistant.
7. Oversee classroom supply inventory.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Demonstrated experience teaching math, language arts, science, social studies, or workplace readiness skills;
• Demonstrated experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, or closely related field;
• Minimum of one year’s teaching experience with diverse and/or at‑risk populations;
• Minimum of one year’s teaching experience with adults;
• Experience teaching math (from integers to algebra) to struggling students;
• Experience with research‑based reading instruction for struggling students;
• Experience with academic and/or career counseling/advising;
• Experience with Basic Skills / College and Career Readiness programs in the community college setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Background check, pre‑service facility‑specific safety training, and proof of COVID‑19 vaccination are required by the correctional sites prior to entry.
2. This is a continuous posting to recruit an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as‑needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester to semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.
3. Upon submitting your online application, the unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the Minimum Requirements and/or Preferred Qualifications section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.
4. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Review Date

Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration.

Start Date

Keep Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary Range

$24.83 per contact hour

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Resume
• Optional Documents: Other Document; Veterans Preference, if applicable

Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.