Adjunct Faculty-Language Arts - High School Equivalency (GED)
Waubonsee Community College

Adjunct Faculty-Language Arts - High School Equivalency (GED)

Aurora Downtown Campus
Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Hybrid Option: No 

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Teach Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education classes in Language Arts and Social Studies. Classes are designed to prepare students to pass the Illinois High School Diploma Exam (GED). Instructors will provide educational activities within the scope of a developed curriculum that assists students in achieving their goals. The use of multiple teaching strategies to serve the diverse needs of adult learners is expected. 

High School Equivalency(GED) Language Arts classes meet face to face, 2 days per week from 6pm to 9pm Tuesday and Thursday. Spring classes begin January 21st, 2025.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction and conduct assigned classes

Prepare lessons and syllabus based on approved curriculum and syllabus template

Ensure student enrollment, attendance, and grades are submitted in a timely manner

Work with Transition Advisors to insure student persistence and transition

Complete New Teacher Orientation

Fulfill State mandated 12 hours of Adult Education Professional Development per fiscal year

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Language Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, or related field

Strong technology  skills

Experience working with diverse non-traditional Adult Learners

Desire to help change lives

Preferred Qualifications

Bi-Lingual

K - 12 Teacher Certification

Master's degree in Adult Education or Education related field

ICCB Adult Education Standards Certification training

Understanding of Canvas, DAISI, I-pathways, IXL, and CASAS a plus

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Cover Letter-Yes
2.  Resume-Yes
3. References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
   
4. Unofficial Transcripts-Yes (Official will be required if hired)
   

Position Details
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Grant Funded: Yes
Compensation Type: Hourly 
Work Schedule: Spring Semester 2 days per week from 6pm to 9pm Tuesday and Thursday
Testing:  No
Targeted Hire Date:  12/9/2024

Special Instructions: Please attach all required items at time of application. Official transcripts will be required to be submitted if selected.

EOE, including disability and veteran

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