LOCATION/SCHEDULE: We All Rise: African American Resource Center. Two sections, year-round, of NWTC GED®/HSED Preparation will be offered: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Hiring for:

2 Instructors (AM Instructor, and a PM Instructor)

Anticipated Start Date:

March 18, 2023

Weekly Schedule:

8 hours per week, or 64 Hours per 8wk Session (Four (4) 8-wk Sessions in Calendar Year 2023, and Five (5) 8-wk Sessions in Calendar Year 2024).

SALARY: $45.00 per class hour contracted

POSITION REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, General Studies

The College is seeking to attract ethnically diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.

Required online application available on website: www.nwtc.edu/jobs

Unofficial transcripts to be submitted for instructor eligibility review

Please either attach to your application prior to submittal or email them to dawn.rentmeester@nwtc.edu or generalstudies@nwtc.edu

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree with a minor in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Needs Education (not Music, Art, or Physical Education)

OR

• Bachelor degree with 20 semester credits in Elementary Education (not Music, Art, or Physical Education), Secondary Education, or Special Needs Education

OR

• Bachelor degree with 20 semester credits in one of the following: Communication, Math, Science, or Reading, and 3 credits of any combination of Reading Instruction and Teaching Methods.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching experience, specifically with adult learners, desirable.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help diverse population of learners acquire Basic Education skills and reach their goals for education, employment, and personal enrichment through learning opportunities provided in a positive and nurturing environment
• Provide student advising within the following areas of instruction:

A. Math skills - whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, word problems and measurements ratio/proportions, geometry

B. Reading skills – reading rate, comprehension, and vocabulary

C. Language skills – Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Paragraphing and Writing Conventions

D. Study Skills Seminars - strategies for textbook study and concentration, using your notes and your time to your advantage

E. Preparing for tests and easing anxiety

F. Test taking Strategies

G. Civics—Wisconsin and Federal Government structure and function

H. Social Studies—Civics and government, US History, economics, geography and the world

I Science—Life science, physical science, earth and space science

J. High School Transcript review.

K. Proctor and review results of their Career Plan assessment.

J. College 101( or On Course principle)—embedded activities within curriculum coursework

• Proctor TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) pre-testing and post testing.
• Facilitate completion of State and NWTC required paperwork for each student.
• Record student attendance hours and submit weekly.
• Issue GED® Ready tests, and review results and next steps with students.
• Assist students in applying for NWTC GED® Test Fee Scholarships, or HSED State Credentialing Fee.
• Support students through the GED® Test registration process.
• Guide HSED students through the draft and final letter to the Department of Public Instruction requesting their High School Equivalency Diploma.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering instruction and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.
• Maintain accurate student records and communication.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals. This includes being accessible to students outside of scheduled classroom time.
• Provide educational leadership and work effectively with faculty, administration, and campus support staff.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be discussed as needs arise.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.
• Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, socio-economic background, or job type.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the curriculum
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Learn and use technology and alternative delivery methods, including, but not limited to, online instruction and distance education.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments and circumstances.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to use essential technology and software for instructional and communication purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the instructor will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, printers/copiers, videos, overhead projects, and general tools of the trade. The employee will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write. The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 10 pounds of general office items. Some instructor positions may be exposed to outdoors, fumes, noises, extreme temperatures, confined spaces and heights. Some instructor positions require driving a vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, sharpness of vision, and field of vision.

This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.

All application materials are only accepted online: resumes, cover letters, transcripts, etc., must be attached to the application at the time of submission. You are unable to go back after an application is submitted to add, delete, or change any information, other than address, phone number, and e-mail.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing, or other applicable legislated categories, (“each a protected class”). Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.