Adult Education Instructor Part-time

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a part-time Instructor for our Adult Education Program.  This individual will provides high-quality instruction to adult learners seeking to improve basic academic skills, earn a GED® credential, or prepare for postsecondary education and employment. The instructor delivers standards-based instruction aligned to Adult Education and College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) while supporting students’ educational and workforce goals. This position is part-time/exempt. This position will begin approximately July 26, 2026.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and/or social studies appropriate for adult learners
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to College & Career Readiness Standards and program‑approved curricula
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, cultural, and learning needs of adult students
• Administer assessments and use data (e.g., TABE or approved assessments) to guide instruction and monitor student progress
• Maintain accurate student attendance, instructional records, and required documentation in a timely manner
• Support students with goal setting, persistence strategies, and transition planning related to employment or postsecondary education
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes adult learner success
• Participate in required professional development, staff meetings, and program trainings as scheduled
• Comply with all programs, institutional, state, and federal Adult Education policies and procedures
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Ability to work with diverse adult populations and maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer skills and willingness to use instructional technology and data systems.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from a college or university, preferably in education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching adults or working in adult education, workforce training, or related instructional settings
• Teaching certification or Adult Education credential
• Experience with GED® preparation programs, CCRS, or TABE‑based instruction
• Experience using online instructional platforms and blended learning models

Salary/Benefits:
Pay rate is $25.00 per hour, no benefits.

Application Deadline:
Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note: If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay.  Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [email protected]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [email protected]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.