Pathways to Academic Success (GED/HSED and ELL) Instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.
The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.

You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.

Department: General Studies

Reports To: Dean, Associate

*Position is pending Board of Trustee approval of the 2025-2026 budget.

LOCATION: Green Bay - Position requires availability to instruct on campus and in flexible delivery modes.

STANDARD HOURS: Flexibility in schedule is required for day, night or weekend classes as needed.

SALARY RANGE: $61,447 - $64,681 per year

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed

within the range
based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. An instructor's primary purpose is to design instruction and assessment in an engaging environment to foster learner success. An instructor continually improves the overall quality in the delivery of learning to support the achievement of college outcomes and priorities utilizing evidence to support decision-making. Instructors work in alignment with the college's mission, vision, core values, and operating principles. Instructors are expected to provide service to the college community exemplified by teamwork, committee involvement, and participation in shared leadership activities. In addition, instructors commit to ongoing professional growth in both instructional and technical areas to comply with NWTC's faculty progression structure, as well as the development of their colleagues and teams.

It is our commitment as a College to ensure that we invest the resources necessary to positively impact teaching and student success. Consistent with this commitment all new faculty are required to successfully complete the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Instructor Preparation Academy. The Academy is a structured, practical, course-based cohort learning experience during first three years of employment. Courses include teaching and learning strategies, guidance and counseling, curriculum development, assessment, diversity, and more. The details of the schedule will be made available upon hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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  Develop and continually revise curriculum required development and routine revision of curriculum that includes adaptation of curriculum to college delivery standards, strategic directions, employer/advisory feedback, and industry/regulatory standards. This also includes, but is not limited to Open Educational Resources (OER), textbook change, assessment plan, credit for prior learning assessment tools, and employability skills .

  
  


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  Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.

  
  


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  Create learning experiences which integrate multiple alternative or emerging delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, including, but not limited to, hybrid, face-to-face, video conferencing, self-paced, and on-line course delivery.

  
  


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  Provide immediate, routine, and consistent feedback to students to assist them in improving performance in technical and core ability competencies.

  
  


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  Create a learning environment that integrates best practices for student success including authentic service learning, student club events, and engagement in profession specific activities.

  
  


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  Develop, support, participate and collaborate with other departments on student recruitment, program marketing, and referral of students as needed for student success strategies including tutoring, counseling, advising, etc.

  
  


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  Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.

  
  


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  Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.

  
  


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  Engage with business and industry through engagement and participation in advisory committees, including the recruitment of new members, planning of meetings, participation in community groups, and business visits.

  
  


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  Participate in community and college-sponsored events to promote the college's programs and enhance community relationships.

  
  


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  Engage in division, department and team meetings and requirements including the development and completion of the college's strategic planning through team action plans and budget requests

  
  


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  Maintain proficient knowledge and skill in emerging trends and current occupational practices by networking with regional industry leaders and participating in continuing education and professional development.

  
  


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  Assist in the development of adjunct faculty through communication, sharing of resources, coaching and mentoring.

  
  


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  Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements, faculty progression structure requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.

  
  

Adult Education is designed to help people succeed in college, on the job, and in daily living. Group and individualized education in a structured class helps students develop skills to achieve any or more of the following specific goals: 1) earning a General Education Development (GED) certificate or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) in conjunction with passing a state required Civics exam; 2) increasing and acquiring English Language proficiency through English Language Learning (ELL); 3) reaching personal goals; 4) keeping a job; 5) preparing for a new job; 6) succeeding in courses; 7) preparing to enter college; and/or, 8) participating in NWTC post-secondary programs with bundled BE/ELL remediation, with program coursework through Career Pathway Bridge (CPB), with the goal of students completing embedded technical certificates and technical diplomas and/or associate degrees.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Help diverse population of learners acquire Basic Education and/or ELL skills and reach their goals for education, employment, and personal enrichment through learning opportunities provided in a positive and nurturing environment

  
  


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  Provide instruction and student advising within the following areas:

  
  

Math skills - whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, word problems and measurements ratio/proportions, geometry.

Reading skills - reading rate, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Language skills - Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Paragraphing and Writing Conventions.

Study Skills Seminars - strategies for textbook study and concentration, using your notes and your time to your advantage.

Preparing for tests and easing anxiety.

Test taking Strategies.

Civics-Wisconsin and Federal Government structure and function.

Social Studies-Civics and government, US History, economics, geography and the world.

Science-Life science, physical science, earth and space science.

College 101 - embedded activities within curriculum coursework.

ELL - Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, Grammar, and Digital Literacy

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  Proctor TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) and/or TABE CLAS-E (Complete Language Assessment System - English) pre-testing and post testing.

  
  


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  Facilitate completion of State and NWTC required paperwork for each student: Intake and Exit forms, PEP (Personal Education Plan), Registration form, NWTC Adult Education &/or ELL form, Adult Education &/or ELL Client Reporting form, attendance tracking and maintenance of class lists. Additional State reporting forms required for GED®/HSED: DPI (Department of Public Instruction), and Pathway U or Holland Personality Assessment (Career Plan)

  
  


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  AHS Delivery of 118.15 instruction for high-school aged youth enrolled in local high schools.

  
  


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  County Jail instruction for adults seeking GED®/HSED and/or ELL.

  
  


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  NWTC Career Pathways Bridge basic skills instruction that includes contextualized BE/ELL instruction related to state-approved NWTC post-secondary programs, through Team Teaching and integrated instruction.

  
  


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  ELL instruction to include JumpStart Orientation, ELL Level 1, ELL Level 2, ELL Level 3, ELL Level 4, ELL Level 5, ELL Level 6, ELL Levels 1 - 2, ELL Levels 3 - 4, ELL Levels 5 - 6, ELL Levels 1 - 6, ELL Open Lab.

  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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  Master's degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Education or Special Needs Education (not Music, Art, or Physical Education).  If Master's degree is in Education (i.e., Educational Leadership, Educational Technology), individual must have a minor or 20 semester credits in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Needs Education (not Music, Art, or Physical Education) or 20 semester credits in one of the following: Communication, Math, Science, or Reading, and 3 credits of any combination of Reading Instruction and Teaching Methods.

  
  


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  Prior teaching experience in K12, and/or technical college, 4-year college, or university.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Previous teaching experience with adult learners is preferred

  
  

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  Strong background of working with non-traditional students in GED preparation, Bridge programming and/or developmental education preferred.

  
  


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  The district we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting success of all students and seek applicants who have successful experience working effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

  
  

Skills and Abilities:

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  Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.

  
  


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  Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College's values

  
  


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  Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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  Extended Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings

  
  


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  Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events

  
  


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  Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, or controls.

  
  


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  Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.

  
  


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  Light Lifting: Capability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

  
  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to equity@nwtc.edu.

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