Job Description

Posting Summary
Working Title Adult Education Instructor (part-time)
Role Title General Education Development (GED)
Role Code 89341
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number 275W0181
Agency New River Community College
Division New River Community College (Div)
Work Location Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range $22.20 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Tuesday-Thursday
Sensitive Position No

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia's New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college's career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties:
Teach adult education courses. Responsibilities include academic skills assessment, contextualized lesson planning, and GED/Workforce Readiness classroom instruction; and assisting students in developing career pathways that accelerate the educational and career advancement of the individual.
Responsibilities:

• Assist students from the point of inquiry to credential completion.
• Help students prepare and study for the GED exam.
• Assist students with barriers that may affect GED success/retention.
• Ensure that all necessary documents and forms are completed accurately and promptly.
• Attend all required department meetings and training sessions.
• Utilize technology and other resources to assist with class facilitation.
• Work collaboratively with college staff in support of student success.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of barriers to educational success and a desire to help others reach their educational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn and grow as professional needs arise.

Additional Considerations
Additional factors that may be considered include:

• Work experience in a higher education setting or counseling or academic coaching.
• Work experience assessing the skills, needs, and interests of adult learners.

Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number WGE_2848P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/24/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Agency Website https://www.nr.edu/jobs/
Contact Name Stacie Whitlock
Email hrinformation@nr.edu
Phone Number 540-674-3635
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents * Unofficial Transcripts

• Alternative Hiring Process Letter

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