Temporary Part-Time Support Instructor-Adult Education
Roswell, NM 
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Job Description
Position Overview

NOTE: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Part-time Adult Education Instructor is responsible for organizing, managing, and teaching High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation and English Language Acquisition (ELA) preparation classes at various public locations and at various times of the day. Assisting the Director and Assistant Adult Education Director in providing oversight to the administration of Adult Education, ensuring compliance with guidelines and manage special topic programs. Positions are part time temporary assignments that are based on the needs of the University.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Instruct adult students, ages 16 and older, using program-selected text and curriculum.
  • Develop lesson plans that provide instruction using a variety of strategies, including lecture, individualized, discussion, project, computer-assisted, student-led, etc.
  • Utilize ongoing assessment and counsel students about their progress.
  • Individualize instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners (multi-cultural, multi-ability).
  • Assist with registration, student success orientation, and student goal setting.
  • Complete and maintain appropriate student registration, attendance, and assessment records, and ensure timely submission of data for NRS input.
  • Responsible for effective classroom management that enhances student learning.
  • Ability to build a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  • Ability to relate well to different groups of students of different ages and ability levels.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through correct written grammar and usage.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Maintain professional and academic competencies and participate in professional development activities including staff meetings and trainings.
  • Ensure quality control and consistency of AE documentation for all activities.
  • Act as liaison to other departments regarding AE inquiries.
  • Familiarize self with community resources, individual tutoring services, and employment resources, and talk regularly to his/her class about these resources.
  • Ability to follow and apply campus policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for teaching Adult Education, High School Equivalency, or ESL courses using instructional methods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting.
  • Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the High School Equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associates degree or one year of related experience.
  • Knowledge of subject areas in High School Equivalency (HSE) or English Language Acquisition (ELA).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Two years of experience teaching adults.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Understanding of organization-related issues.
  • Computer proficiency in a Windows environment appropriate to the position.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks and a high volume of work.
  • Mature, professional attitude and appearance.
  • Openness to continuing learning and upgrading skills.
Working Conditions

Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vison, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information


Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances.Dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS


Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment.

Eastern New Mexico University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program, activity, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Part Time
Salary and Benefits
$18.00 Hourly
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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