Part-time Basic Skills Instructor

About the role

Blackhawk Technical College is seeking a qualified candidate to provide part-time Basic Skills Instruction in Reading, Language, Math and/or Employability Skills within the Learning Support Division. Instruction may be delivered at any campus location or outreach sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for assigned classes.
• Engage in ongoing student learning assessment to determine effectiveness of instruction and curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices.
• Identify students needing assistance and refer students to Student Services.
• Collaborate with Student Services and Learning Resources staff to help students adjust to the learning environment.
• Remain current on developments in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology and utilizes alternative delivery methods.
• Remain current on Best Practices on GED curriculum content in the discipline and use of continuous quality improvement techniques to update content and foster current evidence‑based program assessment and improvement.
• Develop and update or revise course curriculum as needed to maintain program relevance.
• Prepare and update course syllabi (using BTC guidelines) for each course taught, and work cooperatively with members of other departments and programs in coordinating courses.
• Assist in the enforcement of college regulations and report student conduct violations to administration.
• Meet weekly office hours and perform other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs.
• Meet Wisconsin Technical College System professional development requirements through the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Create individualized GED educational plans based on each student’s needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education with emphasis in reading, language, or communication.

Skills

• Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio‑economic and racial backgrounds.
• Proficiency in computer use and applications which support teaching and learning.
• An educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.