Correctional Facility College and Career Readiness Instructor

Central Carolina Community College is committed to being an employer of choice, grounded in excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and leadership. We provide a supportive, growth-focused workplace where professionals can thrive while helping students access first-class educational and workforce opportunities. Join us in shaping futures, strengthening our region, and contributing to a mission-driven culture rooted in service and opportunity. Full-time faculty at Central Carolina Community College facilitate transformative lifelong learning by incorporating discipline-specific learning outcomes through active learning opportunities, lectures, hands-on skill development, assignments, appropriate classroom management, etc. Faculty provide authentic student assessment that allows students to improve their knowledge and skills with each assignment. Faculty focus on student success by establishing meaningful connections with students early in the semester to support the varying needs of each student throughout the semester. The College and Career Readiness Department at Central Carolina Community College offers literacy education programs including Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and High School Equivalency (HSE) . Courses are taught through different delivery methods including face to face instruction, online, and hybrid options. This position is grant funded, through June 30, with the possibility of continuation beyond that date contingent upon available funding. The position is located inside Harnett Correctional Facility (HCI). Employment is contingent upon yearly Department of Public Safety background check, yearly Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training, and HCI approval for facility entry. Please include unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Will be required to submit official copies of transcripts before the start date. This position may have occasional travel between campuses and for training. Occasional after hours may be required. This position requires face to face teaching.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Embrace the institutional goals of Central Carolina Community College by engaging students as full partners in the learning process, removing barriers to student progression in courses, and supporting and assisting students in achieving their educational and career goals. The College and Career Readiness instructor provides instruction to adult learners seeking a high school credential by preparing them to take High School Equivalency exams (GED or HiSET). Use student learning outcomes to create a variety of activities, assignments, and assessments that ensure curriculum goals will be met. Collaborate with Continuing Education and Curriculum faculty and staff to provide skill-based instruction in aligned Integrated Education and Training (IET) career pathways. Create a dynamic instructional environment that promotes a positive, interactive, and inclusive learning experience for all students. Provide personalized and constructive feedback on student assignments by recognizing what students did well and identifying attainable improvements for future work. Respond to all student communication within two business days. Report attendance weekly. Facilitate student learning for instructional loads of 18-30 contact hours per semester. Faculty keep a weekly schedule of 35 hours on campus, including 5 required office hours. Hours on site may be adjusted based on distance education responsibilities and/or approved telework arrangements. Assume other duties as assigned. Actively support the college's vision of exceptional learning for all .

Institutional Responsibilities:

Participate in activities required to maintain program and/or college accreditation standards. Serve on college committees as appointed. Attend advisory board meetings as requested by your supervisor. Attend graduation ceremonies. Complete required professional development each year and continually improve role-related skills. Maintain current knowledge of your discipline and renew industry credentials, as needed. Attend departmental, divisional, and collegewide meetings. Cultivate a culture of care and advocacy through compassion, inclusion, opportunity, integrity, courage, and people. Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, all faculty will encourage a learning environment in which everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities. A baccalaureate degree in English, social studies, science or mathematics, or a closely related area. Experience teaching adult learners. Experience teaching at a correctional facility. Experience teaching adult students at Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II funded programs. Experience teaching high school equivalency preparation courses. Bilingual in Spanish.