PT Faculty - GED Instructor at Oregon Coast Community College

Newport, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Student Engagement, Curriculum Development, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Technology Savvy, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Communication, Record Keeping, Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Student Support, Safety Compliance, Creative Thinking, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Description

Description Position Title: GED Instructor – Winter Teaching Opportunities start January 5, 2026 Department/Unit: Academic Affairs Classification: PT Faculty Status (exempt/non-exempt): Exempt Reports to: Dean of Academic Foundation & Student Success Percentage: Part time Annual/Academic year: term to term* Courses will be offered Face to Face for the 2025-26 Academic Year. Winter term begins January 5, 2026. We are committed to hiring faculty with a student-centered approach to teaching. Pay is dependent upon individual credentials and experience. An application is complete when the following have been uploaded: curriculum vitae (CV) a cover letter copies of your unofficial transcripts This position will remain open until filled, the first review will be on November 3, 2025 Courses Available This is a recruitment for part-time GED Instructors. Selected candidates will be considered for teaching assignments on an as-needed basis for the following courses: GED Math GED Science and Social Studies GED Language Arts Faculty Commitments for Student Success: Creating an inclusive classroom environment that is sensitive to and respectful of student diversity. An interest in teaching across the curriculum and interdisciplinary collaboration. Giving students access to learning where and when it supports their success (days, evenings, weekends; at all of our locations; as well as on-line). A passion for pedagogy and commitment to continuous improvement. Excitement about technology; already savvy or excited to learn. Collaborative engagement outside of the classroom to improve institutional outcomes for our students and staff. An entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to see what is possible. Faculty ownership and leadership in the classroom, discipline, and College. Collegiality and respect for everyone. Excited about and committed to advancing OCCCs future: student success, ongoing accreditation, growth in access and programs, and a great place to work. Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Student Success: Instruct students using approved course outcome guides and accurate syllabi. Prepare instructional materials as needed. Meet all assigned classes. Apply the colleges values for teaching and learning. Facilitate learning that applies to students’ academic and career goals. Meet the curricular needs of students at various learning levels. Encourage mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment. Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourages student and instructor interaction. Actively engage students in the learning process. Encourage creative and critical thinking. Evaluate student progress. Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress. Assess the achievement of student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional level. Professional Responsibilities Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners. Interact with students, staff, and administration in a professional manner. Assure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility. Engage in a reasonable amount of student contact outside of instruction to respond to questions and to resolve course-related problems. Complete required college trainings. Additionally, Part-time faculty are invited and encouraged to participate in professional development and other institutional work (such as attending department meetings, engaging in committee work, and advancing shared governance). Compliance Comply with published College Policies and Procedures. Maintain a safe learning and working environment by following all laws, policies and procedures established by the College and through state and federal oversight (such as OSHA and Title IX). Maintain College safety standards in work areas; ensure that students are trained in good safety practices; and make reasonable efforts to ensure that students follow good safety practices. Other duties as needed: Use of media aids, the library, and other resources, as applicable. The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have any supervisory responsibility but may lead the work of Student, Volunteer, and/or Temporary Staff assigned to the area. Leading Work includes: Train and orient new hires in position tasks. Provide instructions on work tasks. Offer guidance, encouragement, and answer questions to ensure work tasks are completed efficiently. Requirements Qualifications Bachelors degree in related field to courses listed above Preferred Experience or education in adult learning Masters degree in related field to courses listed above Working Environment & Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Sit, see and talk or hear. Have mobility to move between offices, classrooms, and floors. Use hands to finger, handle or operate computers, objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Occasionally bend, stoop, and pull. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have the ability to carry equipment and tools of moderate weight, using arms and hands. Have vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, and complete and maintain various types of records. Hear the conversational voice and effectively communicate responses. Work in an office environment with potential for interruptions and background noise. Assignment will include presence at all primary OCCC locations and may include evening and weekend work. Travel between College sites and other locations will be required. Occasional travel and overnight stays outside of Lincoln County may be required for training and other purposes. The use of tobacco and smoke-emitting materials and devices including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all of the college’s campuses, including OCCC’s building exteriors and parking lots. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Oregon Coast Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer Faculty positions are represented by the collective bargaining agreement between American Federation of Teachers and Oregon Coast Community College. Part time faculty have term to term appointments. New part time faculty will be evaluated during their first term of employment. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. In support of Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment, we encourage veterans and veterans with disabilities to explore employment opportunities at Oregon Coast Community College. All positions at Oregon Coast Community College are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. Employees must maintain Oregon residency as a condition of employment. Federal law prohibits the College from employing an individual who has not provided documentation for verification by the third day of employment. Contact Human Resources if you need assistance and/or an accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, contact Human Resources at 541-867-8515. Notice of Affirmative Action Policy- It is the policy of Oregon Coast Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or family relationship (ORS 659.340), in admission and access to, or treatment in, employment, educational programs, or activity as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and their implementing regulations.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in GED courses using approved materials and facilitate a supportive learning environment. Evaluate student progress and maintain accurate records while engaging in professional responsibilities and collaboration with colleagues.