What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education Instructor – Adjunct (Iowa County Jail Location) position at Southwest Tech?
Southwest Tech is committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where all employees can
experience success. We empower and inspire all members of the Southwest Tech community to embrace differences, defend
human dignity, and respect the richness of values and ideas that each person brings to the college.
POSITION Adult Education Instructor – Adjunct (Iowa County Jail Location)
APPLY BY Posted until filled
HIRE DATE To be determined upon accepted offer
DIVISION Adult Education
REPORTS TO Director of Special Populations
CLASSIFICATION Hourly (Non-Exempt)
POSTING DATE August 22, 2024
SUMMARY
The Adult Education Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching adult education skills, GED/HSED prep, and English
Language Learners (ELL) courses. This is a part time, non-benefitted adjunct position and will be scheduled for 4-6 hours
per week at the Iowa County Jail. This position has no end date.
• Teach adult education skills, GED/HSED prep, and English Language Learners (ELL) courses.
- Incorporate the use of computer technology into the teaching/learning process.
- Teach core ability skills and employability skills (resume writing, interviewing skills, etc.).
- Administer academic, learning style, and career awareness assessments.
- Design, facilitate, and revise activities that promote universal design for learning.
- Promote continuous quality improvement of curriculum and program operations to increase program effectiveness.
- Continuously evaluate student progress providing informative and summative feedback through formal and informal
- Ability to generate, organize, and implement lesson plans to meet specific needs of students representing diverse
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student information – Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Model core abilities as outlined by the College.
- Other duties as assigned.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary, Secondary or Adult Education and meet certification requirements of the
- Two years of experience as a classroom instructor.
- Understanding of applied academic and integrated curricula.
- Basic understanding of and experience with adult/family support agencies.
- Experience with assisting and educating dislocated workers.
- Possess a valid WI Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
KNOWLEDGE
• Techniques for teaching writing with computers
- Basic understanding of and experience with
adult/family support agencies.
- Thorough understanding of applied academic and
- Experience with assisting and educating
• Self-motivated.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiastic.
- Ability to generate, organize, and implement
needs of students representing diverse
occupations and backgrounds.
2 ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR - ADJUNCT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT
• Southwest Tech is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. While certain job roles may
require physical capabilities, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to providing reasonable
accommodations throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs
For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at humanresources@swtc.edu or
608.822.2314.
If you need an accommodation, call 608.822.2632 (TDD: 608.822.2072) or email disabilityservices@swtc.edu
SALARY RANGE
Adjunct Hourly Range: $20.00 - $33.00
SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer may be subject to completion of a criminal
background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-
discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,
Fennimore, WI 53809.
Salary : $20 - $33
