Title: Adult Education Adjunct Instructor for Corrections

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor for Corrections working in Knox County in the Adult Education Program. This position is grant-funded.

This position provides instruction in adult education for the six educational functioning levels to students with varying academic levels. The instructor interacts with students and provides instructional and registration /intake-related services for potential and current students.

Job Duties

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work Provide instruction for digital education classroom Accept responsibility and is self-motivated Demonstrate the ability to multi-task Assist with graduation Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation/counseling Administer and interpret scores for CASAS and HiSET OPT 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, customer service, and assist with student registration, class assignment, attendance, and student goals Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills Contribute to team effort Perform other duties as assigned Maintaining time and effort documentation Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals Post-test all 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 - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Education or related field, Tennessee Teacher’s License (preferred or approved waiver, or experience in teaching.
• Office Skills: Microsoft Office – Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) as well as the ability to learn to use other computer software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an adult education environment
• Knowledge of data management system
• Demonstrate command of content knowledge of current AE Curriculum and recommended resources
• Maintain student files to track students for post-testing
• Work as a team member

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of interpersonal /customer skills
• Strong Organizational and analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Travel to satellite class locations if necessary
• Participate in local and state activities /staff development
• Experience in an adult education environment
• Knowledge of data management system
• Demonstrate command of content knowledge of current AE Curriculum and recommended resources
• Maintain student files to track students for post-testing
• Work as a team member

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regent guidelines.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application including your uploaded required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete Begin and End Dates under your Employment History. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma

Applications are accepted until 01/23/2025. 

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification before employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.