Healthcare Workforce Development Initiatives (HWDI) Adjunct Instructor – Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, and Jefferson Counties (Grant Funded)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Jacksboro, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HWDI Adjunct Instructor is responsible for guiding and instructing individuals pursuing careers in healthcare. This role involves academic instruction, career coaching, and workforce development support, ensuring that students are prepared for employment in healthcare settings.

Requirements

Baccalaureate in Education or related field.
Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is required

Nice To Haves

A Tennessee Teacher’s License and teaching experience is preferred.
Experience working in an Adult Education environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver instructional content tailored to adult learners, including preparation for healthcare-related entrance exams (i.e., HESI A2), dosage calculation instruction, and NCLEX review.
Provide career coaching and advising to participants interested in healthcare careers, including guidance on educational pathways, certification requirements, and job opportunities.
Provide instruction for a pharmacy technician pre-apprenticeship program, ensuring students receive foundational knowledge and hands-on training to prepare for certification and employment.
Assist students with career readiness skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, and professional communication.
Foster partnerships with healthcare employers to identify workforce needs and align educational offerings with industry demand.
Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts to engage adult learners in healthcare education and training programs.
Monitor student progress and provide individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.
Work with community organizations and workforce development agencies to enhance training and job placement opportunities for students.
Stay current with industry trends, certification standards, and healthcare workforce needs to ensure program relevance and effectiveness.
Plan, teach and evaluate student work
Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation/counseling
Assist with graduation
Administer and interpret scores for TABE, CASAS, and high school equivalency practice exams for student placement and instruction
Organize and maintain confidential program and student files as well as report documentation, including maintaining correct student sign-in sheets
Provide office coverage and customer service support
Assist with student registration, enrollment, class placement, attendance tracking, and educational goal development
Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills
Maintain time and effort documentation
Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals
Post-test all eligible students after 40 hours of instruction
Work with the Leadership Team to develop a program that supports students’ progression through the National Reporting System levels – ensuring level gains
Support the Adult Education Office with general clerical duties (filing, faxing, disbursement of administrative and instructional materials, restock supplies, etc.)
Manage electronic filing system
Complete data entry in a timely manner, adhering to all reporting deadlines
Organize and maintain confidential program, student files, and report documentation
Collaborate with Instructors and Career Coaches
Assist with student registration, intake and orientation-related activities for potential and current students
Willingness to learn and support the department as it relates to new tasks and/or responsibilities
Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (CASAS; TABE; OPT; HiSET, GED, and etc.).
Provide instruction for digital education classroom as needed
Maintain class, staff, and event schedules
Perform other duties as assigned