Job Description

General Function

The Occupational Extension Instructor - Greene County Correction Programs (Part-time) functions to provide instructional programs committed to quality teaching and successful student achievement in order to educate students desiring to develop new occupational and vocational skills.  Part-time instructors in this classification will be responsible for providing classroom instruction by utilizing a variety of training methodologies and techniques such as adult learning concepts, learning tools, and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness. The Occupational Extension Instructor - Greene County Correction Programs (Part-time) will also be required to administer tests, evaluate student performance, and maintain accurate documentation as required by state standards.

Qualifications

 

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required; bachelor's degree preferred 
• Ability to teach vocational and human resource development skills to a diverse student population with varying skill sets in a professional manner and conduct both personal and classroom assistance to add to student success 
• Effective communication and customer service skills 
• Proficient in technology to include use of a computer, online Learning Management System, Microsoft Office, and email

Working Conditions

• Correctional institution 
• Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 15 lbs 
• Infrequently bending and twisting at the waist 
• Evening and weekend work hours 
• Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, mouse and telephone 
• Infrequently traveling between buildings on campus, between campuses, and to off-campus sites

 

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

This position will educate offenders in a correctional institution. The Occupational Extension Instructor - Greene County Correction Programs (Part-time) are expected to prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and other paperwork in a timely manner adhering to all deadlines with accuracy and detail. The duties of the he Occupational Extension Instructor - Greene County Correction Programs (Part-time) include, but are not limited to:
 
 Mastery of Subject Matter  

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline 
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline 
• Connect their subject matter with related fields 
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development; through involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops 
• Use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance  

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning 
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students 
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs 
• Employ available instructional technology when appropriate 
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments 
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives 
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives 
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning 
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines 
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

 

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.

 

 

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