Adjunct Instructor - College Readiness/Basic Skills, Ashe Campus

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Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Instructor - College Readiness/Basic Skills, Ashe Campus Job Description

The instructor will teach low-level adult basic education up to adult high school/ high school equivalency material, and/or English Language Acquisition at the Ashe Campus.

This position involves working directly with individuals with disabilities, providing support and fostering an inclusive environment that meets their unique needs and promotes their well-being and independence.

Full Time or Part Time Part Time Essential Duties Summary

Instructor's duties include:

• Plan, create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Teach essential academic and life skills, such as reading, writing, math, problem- solving, and time management, to prepare students for college or the workforce.
• Develop and deliver tailored lessons that address the unique needs, abilities, and goals of each student, using accommodations as necessary.
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills through appropriate classroom exercises and assignments.
• Provide instruction in communication, teamwork, and self-advocacy to foster confidence and independence in different settings.
• Track and document student progress.
• Communicate with students, supervisor, and WCC faculty/staff through the technological framework, such as email, provided by WCC.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum - Bachelor's degree.
• Must be willing to obtain NC CORE credentials or have NRS approved credentials.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in an academic (an office or classroom) setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

Essential functions: Positions require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate, ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses, ability to express or exchange ideas, and good eye/hand dexterity. Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.

Medium work: Requires ability to operate a variety of types of office, instructional, and dental equipment. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, crouch, knees, reach, or grasp for an extended period of time.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Salary Grade Salary $28.49 for a Bachelor's degree, $29.90 for a Master's Degree, $31.27 for a Doctorate

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 10527P Open Date 05/15/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date Review Start Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process which includes a cover letter, a resume, references (including a recent supervisor), and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).

The applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check.

For questions regarding the position, please contact DeeAnna Parker, Director of Career and College Readiness, at 336-903-3235 or dcparker538@wilkescc.edu.

Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your applications. Updates for this position will be sent through email.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• In Progress

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Wilkes Community College Website

• North Carolina Community College Website

• College Employee

• Local Newspaper

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts - Bachelors

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3