Part-time Instructor, Exceptional Adult Education

NC Community Colleges; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Carteret Community College is seeking a part-time Exceptional Adult Education Instructor to provide accessible, individualized instruction for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on academic, functional, and career skills, with an inclusive, student-centered approach and collaboration with families and community partners.

You will adapt curriculum and materials, promote independence, and document progress while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Education, Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, Adult Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies for adult learners with I/DD and ability to adapt materials to diverse needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to use technology and maintain confidential records per college policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver accessible, individualized instruction for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide instruction in academic, functional, social, communication, and career skills.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment promoting participation and independence.
• Monitor attendance, progress, and support needs; maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and partners to support learning and transition planning.
• Integrate assistive technology to enhance accessibility and independence.
• Participate in professional development and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Adult learner instruction

Assistive technology

Communication skills

Documentation & confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

Job description

Part-time Instructor, Exceptional Adult Education

Carteret Community College

Job Reports To

Lori Vinskus, Coordinator of Assessment, Retention, and Special Programs

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 09/17/2026

Closes: 10/30/2026

Expected Work Hours

29

Employment Type

Part‑time

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education, Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, Adult Education, or a related field; or a combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of instructional strategies and best practices for adult learners with I/DD; ability to adapt instruction and materials to diverse learning styles, abilities, and individual needs; strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, classroom management, and collaboration skills; ability to use technology and assistive technology to support accessibility, engagement, learning, and independence; ability to maintain accurate records, protect confidentiality, follow College policies and applicable regulations, and work effectively with students, families, staff, and community partners.

Working Conditions & Environment:
Work is performed in classroom, campus, community, and other instructional settings. Occasional travel to off‑campus sites may be required. The position requires mobility within instructional environments and, when appropriate, accompanying students during community‑based instruction, career exploration, and work‑based learning activities.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E‑verify employer. Job offers are conditional upon a satisfactory background check

Preferred Qualifications

See minimum qualifications

Position Description

Carteret Community College is accepting applications for a part‑time Exceptional Adult Education Instructor.

The Part‑Time EAE Instructor provides accessible, individualized instruction to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting academic, career, employability, and independent living skills; promotes student success through person‑centered learning, collaboration with other EAE staff and College and community partners, and an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Duties include:

• Plan and deliver accessible, individualized instruction for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, adapting curriculum, materials, activities, assessments, and instructional strategies.
• Provide instruction in academic, functional, social, communication, independent living, career readiness, employability, self‑advocacy, and workplace skills.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, student‑centered learning environment promoting participation, independence, and skill development.
• Monitor and document attendance, participation, progress, achievement, and support needs; maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with EAE staff, College personnel, families, community agencies, employers, and partners to support learning, transition planning, career exploration, and work‑based learning.
• Integrate technology and assistive technology to enhance accessibility and independence.
• Participate in professional development; maintain current knowledge of instructional practices, disability supports, accessibility, adult education, and College policies; maintain confidentiality.