Accelerated Opportunity Instructor (ADM3093)

Hutchinson Community College•Hutchinson, KS

17d

About The Position

The Accelerated Opportunity Instructor team teaches basic math, reading, and writing skills to students entering postsecondary education. The role aligns Adult Basic Education instruction with career technical programs to help nontraditional students build basic skills and earn a GED certificate while completing a career technical program. The instructor collaborates with career technical faculty to develop career pathways, accelerate instruction, and assess progress toward improved technical course and program outcomes. This full-time, benefit-eligible, exempt administrative position is scheduled year-round for 12 months. The instructor reports to the Adult Education Coordinator and works across Adult Education sites in Hutchinson, Newton, and McPherson. Travel to other communities to work with technical program staff and students is required; mileage is reimbursed. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, as determined by Hutchinson Community College administration. Employment is at-will.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in adult education, teacher education, or a related field.
Three years of teaching/learning experience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty, and other HutchCC stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, with attention to detail and accurate adherence to written and verbal instructions.
Ability to travel to other communities to work with technical program staff and students; mileage is reimbursed.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately.
Visual acuity to view a computer terminal.
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
Physical and mental qualifications must be performable with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Teaching/learning experience preferably in higher education.
Evidence of effective teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Adult Education Coordinator and Career Technical Education faculty to develop math, reading, and writing skills and support certification completion.
Coordinate team-teaching methods for basic skills instruction within technical program content.
Apply evaluated, effective practices to improve student skill outcomes.
Monitor adult education student enrollment in courses and career technical pathways to support certificate completion.
Encourage technical faculty to innovate in team teaching basic skills within technical programs.
Provide students with support and coaching focused on technical classroom activities.
Provide lab services for students needing additional support in basic math, reading, and writing.
Use student assessment and evaluation findings to coordinate wrap-around services with adult education staff.
Share responsibility with adult education staff for helping students complete the GED certificate.
Share responsibility for accelerated instruction and team teaching at Adult Education sites in Hutchinson, Newton, and McPherson.
Arrive on time, attend work regularly, and complete the responsibilities of the position.
Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Adult Education Coordinator under the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.