Occupational Extension Office Skills/Office Practices Correctional Instructor (Part-time)

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Occupational Extension Office Skills/Office Practices - Correctional Instructor will provide computer applications and software training focused towards vocational, basic, and life skills to incarcerated individuals.

• Requires a degree, certification and/or NC licensure in a vocational and/or life skills subject area from an institutionally accredited college or university
• Candidate must be able to develop lesson plans and course syllabi, maintain attendance rosters and timesheets, create and teach daily assignments for students
• A background in teaching is preferred, but not required
• Candidate should possess effective communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to relate and communicate well with individuals from all socio-economic levels and ethnic groups
• Selected applicant must complete the NC Department of Adult Corrections Background Check Form, please contact the Greene County Continuing Education Programs Coordinator/Instructor at 252-747-3434 for additional information

Working Conditions

• Candidate must be willing to work in a correctional institution in direct contact with incarcerated individuals
• Standard working schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday from 8am-4pm (28 hours weekly)
• Frequent standing and walking to monitor student progress 

The duties of the Occupation Extension Office Skills/Office Practices - Correctional Instructor include, but are not limited to:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Display ability to instruct students on basic to intermediate level computer skills using MS Office programs
• Help students learn more about career development and job preparation
• 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

Teaching Performance

• Pair classroom instruction with general knowledge that prepares students for a successful transition into the community
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximizes student learning
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs
• 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

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, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.