Part-Time ABE/GED Instructor – Albany Campus

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon, seeks PT Faculty for Adult Basic Education/GED in a pool. Part-time hourly appointments support GED preparation, basic skills instruction, and student development.

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and experience teaching adults; advanced degrees or community college teaching preferred. Coursework, assessments, and collaboration with the department are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education/training related to teaching and/or working with the GED population.
• One year, full or part-time experience in instructional setting teaching adults.
• A Master’s degree with a major in Adult Education, Reading, English, Math or related field, or completion of 27 graduate quarter hours in Education or related discipline preferred.
• Experience teaching adults in ABE / GED programs or non-traditional alternative programs. Experience teaching basic computer skills preferred.
• Teaching experience in community college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team member of the Adult Basic Skills Department. Instruct assigned basic skills and GED preparation.
• Monitor and evaluate learning progress, determine the learning needs of students.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Teach classes as assigned following approved course outline, prepare and develop materials for assigned classes, provide students with course syllabi reflecting the objectives of each course taught.
• Participate in Learning Standards training and on-going professional development in Learning Standards; demonstrate lesson planning utilizing Learning Standards.
• Establish and maintain close supervision of students’ attendance.
• Participate in curriculum development, recommend textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment, recommend course outline revisions.
• Maintain college facilities and equipment.
• Keep abreast of technological changes and development in the subject area, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional development.
• Attend staff meetings, work in a cooperative manner with others in the department and college, respond to emails and departmental requests for information in a timely manner, represent the department at pertinent meetings as required.
• Promote a positive image of college and college programs.
• Participate in department processes designed to recruit and retain students.
• Participate in Student Appraisal of Classroom Learning.
• Maintain posted office hours. Provide class time to students for course advising and support.

Skills

Proficient use of computers

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Spanish language proficiency

Disabilities instruction strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

One year of experience teaching adults

Master’s degree in Adult Education or related field preferred

27 graduate quarter hours in Education or related discipline preferred

Community college teaching experience preferred

Job description

Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon, seeks PT Faculty for Adult Basic Education/GED in a pool. Part-time hourly appointments support GED preparation, basic skills instruction, and student development.

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and experience teaching adults; advanced degrees or community college teaching preferred. Coursework, assessments, and collaboration with the department are essential.