Part Time Prison Education FYE Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Paducah (KY); Hybrid; USD 1,500 - 2,100; Part time

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College seeks adjunct instructors to teach First Year Experience (FYE) courses for the Prison Education Program. This online, part‑time role offers professional fulfillment and work‑life balance while building a pool of qualified instructors.

The position is part-time and hybrid, with duties including LMS instruction, student feedback, and compliance training. Experience in student services and advising is valued, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is the preferred credential for teaching FYE.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any area may be considered if accompanied by experience with college student success or student services processes – i.e. advising.

Responsibilities

• Carry out instruction, instructional activities, and learning materials in the Lantern LMS (learning management system).
• Provide regular motivation and timely feedback for students.
• Maintain records and reports on student attainment and monitor student progress.
• Utilize approved online course template, syllabus format, complete program assessment, and other related activities or reporting.
• Complete required college training including annual mandatory training related to college policies, online learning training, quality assurance training, LMS training, and other related training.
• Submit background checks and the required Department of Corrections (DOC) training (and adheres to regulations and guidelines).

Education

Master’s Degree in teaching discipline or related discipline

Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in student success processes

Job description

Title: Part Time Prison Education FYE Instructor

Salary Range:Based on course

Contract Term Length:Not Applicable

Standard Hours:N/A

Work Location:Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Academic Affairs

Job Summary

Join our FYE Faculty Team – Shape Tomorrow’s College Professionals
West Kentucky Community & Technical College seeks passionate professionals to join our adjunct pool. We are building a talented pool of part-time instructors ready to teach FYE (First Year Experience) courses for the Prison Education Program. This online position offers the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and work-life balance.

Job Duties

• Carry out instruction, instructional activities, and learning materials in the Lantern LMS (learning management system).
• Provide regular motivation and timely feedback for students.
• Maintain records and reports on student attainment and monitor student progress.
• Utilize approved online course template, syllabus format, complete program assessment, and other related activities or reporting.
• Complete required college training including annual mandatory training related to college policies, online learning training, quality assurance training, LMS training, and other related training.
• Submit background checks and the required Department of Corrections (DOC) training (and adheres to regulations and guidelines).

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is the preferred credential for teaching FYE. A Bachelor’s Degree in any area may be considered if accompanied by experience with college student success or student services processes – i.e. advising.
• Total compensation is calculated on a per-course basis according to the WKCTC part time faculty salary schedule.

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