WBCE Adjunct Faculty – GED/Family Literacy

Carroll Community College; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College’s Adult Education program seeks a knowledgeable and energetic instructor to teach an in-person GED® Preparation class in Westminster, MD, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15–12:00. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching adult learners with a range of academic skill levels in the area covered on the GED® tests: reading, writing, math, social studies and science.

The ideal candidate has a background in education and experience teaching adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching adults is required.
• In-person GED preparation instruction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach an in‑person GED® Preparation class in Westminster, MD.
• Deliver instruction Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:15–12:00.
• Cover GED test areas: reading, writing, math, social studies and science.
• Maintain a positive learning environment for adult learners.

Skills

Adult education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Category: Adjunct Faculty. Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

Department: Workforce, Business, and Community Education (WBCE) – Adult Education / GED

Salary: See Non-Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information.

This grant‑funded position will pay $30.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Carroll Community College’s Adult Education program seeks a knowledgeable and energetic instructor to teach an in‑person GED® Preparation class in Westminster, MD, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15 – 12:00 PM. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching adult learners with a range of academic skill levels in the area covered on the GED® tests: reading, writing, math, social studies and science.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

The ideal candidate will have a background in education and experience teaching adults. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Physical Demands

This position involves a light to medium level of physical effort which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
• Visual acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
• Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

Work Environment

College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of college vehicle policies when/if driving a college vehicle; and observance of all College policies.

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Directions to Apply

Interested applicants must email a resume and letter of interest to [e-mail]

This position is open until filled.

Qualifications

To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• Be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• Be a resident of MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment
• Be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships
• Complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.