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Title: Adult Education ESL Adjunct Instructor – Sevier County

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: Sevier County - Kodak

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for an ESL Adjunct Instructor working in Sevier County in the Kodak area for the Adult Education Program. This part-time position is needed for early mornings starting at 6:00 am.

This position provides instruction in adult education for the six educational functioning levels to students with varying academic levels. The instructor interacts with students and provides instructional and registration /intake-related services for potential and current students.

Job Duties

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work
• Provide instruction for the digital education classroom
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask
• Assist with graduation
• Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation/counseling
• Administer and interpret scores for CASAS and HiSET OPT exams for student placement and instruction
• Organize and maintain confidential program and student files as well as report documentation, including maintaining correct student sign-in sheets
• Provide office coverage, customer service, and assist with student registration, class assignment, attendance, and student goals
• Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills
• Contribute to team effort
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintaining time and effort documentation
• Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals
• Post-test all students after 40 hours of instruction
• Work with the Leadership Team to develop a program that supports students’ progression through the National Reporting System levels – ensuring level gains 

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Education or related field, Tennessee Teacher’s License (preferred or approved waiver, or experience in teaching.
• Office Skills: Microsoft Office – Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) as well as the ability to learn to use other computer software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an adult education environment
• Knowledge of data management systems
• Demonstrate command of content knowledge of the current AE Curriculum and recommended resources
• Maintain student files to track students for post-testing
• Work as a team member

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of interpersonal /customer skills
• Strong Organizational and analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Travel to satellite class locations if necessary
• Participate in local and state activities /staff development

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application, including your uploaded required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete Begin and End Dates under your Employment History. Scan and attach the required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma

Applications are accepted until 11/16/2025.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.