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Adult Education Instructor(s), Part-Time Faculty
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What they do
An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
$62,464 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Part-Time Faculty Salary:
$58.63- $78.
Hourly Job Type:
Part-Time Department:
Academic Services Closing:
Location:
6162Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA Job Number:
2026-29-07AEI Position Description Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part-time instructor to conduct assigned classes and support advancement of the values represented by the Vision Statement and Mission Statement of the District.NOW HIRING FOR FALL 2026
We are hiring for Adult Education Instructors in the following areas: English-Writing Mathematics Reading Science (Interdisciplinary) Each area has its own minimum qualification. Please apply if you meet any of the qualifications.- Be sure to upload the required attachments in order for your application to be considered
- Duties and Responsibilities Meet classes and laboratories on days and times assigned per the published class schedule.
Additional Responsibilities:
Respond to administration with regard to the evaluation of student petitions and grievances. Abide by District regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment. Advise management of unsafe conditions, potential hazards or accidents in a timely manner. Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Qualifications Standards are established in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges as adopted by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors for the discipline.Minimum Requirements:
Mathematics•Basic Skills:
Noncredit:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in mathematics.Reading / Writing
•Basic Skills:
Noncredit:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in English, literature, comparative literature, composition, linguistics, speech, creative writing or journalism OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline and twelve semester units of coursework in teaching reading. Interdisciplinary•Basic Skills:
Noncredit:
Bachelor's in any social science, humanities, mathematics, or natural science discipline or in liberal studies, as appropriate for the course. Each area requires a Bachelors degree in the discipline. In addition, two years professional experience is required and must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.Required Attachments:
A current and complete resume or CV highlighting educational, professional, and applicable experiences. College transcripts for Master's and Bachelor's degrees from an accredited college or university (student copies are acceptable for application purposes but official transcripts will be required if hired.) A cover letter Hourly rate is based on degree:PhD/EdD:
$78.86/hour- Lecture. $63.53/hour
- Lab.
MA/MS:
$75.75/hour- Lecture. $61.02/hour
- Lab.
BA/BS:
$72.79/hour- Lecture. $58.63/hour
- Lab. Timeline Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
- All dates are subject to change based on availability Equal Opportunity Statement Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct.