Adjunct Faculty/High School Equivalency Preparation (WEOC)

Company: Westchester Community College
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Category:: Adjunct Positions - Teaching FacultySubscribe:: Department:: Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC)Locations:: Yonkers, NYPosted:: Jun 6, 2023Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Credit AdjunctRef. No.:: AFHSEPWEOCPosition ID:: 163155About Westchester Community College:Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.The Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC), a division of Westchester Community College, is seeking experienced, energetic, innovative, results oriented professionals to join its team. Located in Yonkers, NY, this non-traditional adult education institution provides tuition-free academic and vocational training to eligible underserved adults seeking to develop basic academic and vocational skills competencies and credentials needed for enrollment in college and/or entry into the workforce.Job Description:RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty to teach High School Equivalency courses. The incumbent will provide classroom instruction to students who seek a high school diploma, preparing the student to take and pass the High School Equivalency Exam. High School Equivalency courses include Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Test Prep. Successful candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and have the ability to work effectively with students who have barriers to employment. Classes may be offered days or evenings.Requirements:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in English or Mathematics or a related field and 1 year of practical experience. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required. The ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention, experience teaching remotely, and experience using an LMS and Google Classrooms are also required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching adult learners and at-risk populations strongly preferred. Highly organized and detail-oriented candidates also preferred. Additional Information:POSITION EFFECTIVE: Summer 2023HOURLY RATE OF PAY: The hourly rate of pay is $82.57. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.Application Instructions:Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position and a resume. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.by Jobble

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