Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - High School Equivalency Program

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor to inspire and engage students in the High School Equivalency Program. The role supports seated, remote, and online instruction.

You will deliver GED-focused coursework, assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and collaborate with the Testing Center and Student Services to help students plan postsecondary education or career paths.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of subject matter. Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s).
• Evaluates students' performance and provides effective and timely feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Provides direct group instruction/coaching and individualized tutoring for students preparing for the GED Exam and/or post-secondary education and training through Academic Review.
• Responsible for curriculum assessment and development for all subjects covered in the GED Exam (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
• Works closely with the Testing Center to ensure that HSE students are appropriately scheduled for the GED Exam and collaborates with designated Student Services staff to assist HSE students with succession plans to either advance into postsecondary education, training opportunities, and/or a job.
• Builds on and implements curriculum tailored to content on the GED Exam to be delivered in both a virtual model and, when possible, in an onsite classroom instruction model.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings related to HSE with other EOCs and community organizations offering HSE programming.
• Uses effective and timely communication strategies and methods to communicate with various stakeholders regarding the HSE Program.

Responsibilities

• Builds on and implements curriculum tailored to GED content for virtual and onsite delivery.
• Collaborates with Testing Center and Student Services to place HSE students on paths toward further education or employment.
• Provides direct instruction, tutoring, and feedback to GED exam students.
• Implements regular meetings with EOCs and community organizations involved in HSE programming.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders about the HSE Program.

Skills

GED Preparation

Remote Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Tutoring

Job description

Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) invites candidates who can enthusiastically inspire and engage students as a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the High School Equivalency Program. Candidates should have the ability to teach seated, remote, and online courses.

Academic Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of subject matter. Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s).
• Evaluates students' performance and provides effective and timely feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Provides direct group instruction/coaching and individualized tutoring for students preparing for the GED Exam and/or post-secondary education and training through Academic Review.
• Responsible for curriculum assessment and development for all subjects covered in the GED Exam (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
• Works closely with the Testing Center to ensure that HSE students are appropriately scheduled for the GED Exam and collaborates with designated Student Services staff to assist HSE students with succession plans to either advance into postsecondary education, training opportunities, and/or a job.
• Builds on and implements curriculum tailored to content on the GED Exam to be delivered in both a virtual model and, when possible, in an onsite classroom instruction model.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings related to HSE with other EOCs and community organizations offering HSE programming.
• Uses effective and timely communication strategies and methods to communicate with various stakeholders regarding the HSE Program.

About The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center

Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, that provides urban and/or disadvantaged residents in the Western New York area with tuition-free academic programs, workforce development training and certifications, and gainful employment opportunities. The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students - as well as to the demands of our community - and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills. To learn more about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our website.

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.