Adjunct Faculty - High School Equivalency

About the role

Aurora Downtown Waubonsee Community College is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty to join our Adult Education team. The ideal candidate is passionate about education and committed to helping learners achieve their educational and career goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that supports adult learners in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment that fosters confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
• Prepare lesson plans and syllabi aligned with the approved curriculum and syllabus template.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and learning activities to address diverse learning needs and academic skill levels.
• Absess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to enrollment, attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Collaborate with Transition Advisors and other support staff to promote student persistence, retention, and successful transition to college and career pathways.
• Complete New Teacher Orientation and participate in ongoing training opportunities.
• Fulfill the State of Illinois requirement of 12 hours of Adult Education professional development annually.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, encouragement, and high expectations that empowers students to achieve life-changing educational milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Mathematics, Adult Education or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach reading, writing, language arts, and/or mathematics to diverse learners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and basic computer applications.
• Ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Commitment to supporting adult learners with compassion, patience, and respect.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the varied academic, cultural, and personal needs of adult students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Adult Education or related field.
• Prior experience teaching Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), GED preparation, developmental education, ESL, high school, or community college courses.
• Experience working with underserved, underprepared, or nontraditional student populations.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction and using data to inform teaching.
• Familiarity with the Illinois High School Diploma (GED) examinations and College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• ICCBA Adult Education Standards Certification.
• Familiarity with Canvas, IXL, i-Pathways, and/or Essential Education learning platforms.

Benefits

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