Position Description

Career & Professional Development is seeking to expand our pool of adjunct faculty to teach various courses related to career exploration, professional development, and job readiness.

Our department offers a range of specialized courses encompassing job search strategies, career exploration, and fundamental professional or job skills. These courses include Resume Writing, Interview Preparation, Salary Negotiation, Discover the Career that’s Right for You, Basic Computer Skills for Today’s Workplace, and more.

Courses are delivered online, hybrid, or in-person across various campuses and community locations within Wake County. Primarily, we are in need of instructors with daytime availability.

*This is a candidate pool* Specific courses may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

Career Services provides a full spectrum of career and professional development for Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members. The Wake Tech community is valuable and deserves unique support to reach its career and professional goals. By offering accessible coaching, classes, and training, Career Services is committed to transforming lives through targeted resources, fostering individual growth and community-wide progress.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning

Be innovative, creative, motivated

Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others

Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently

Strong organizational skills

Able to perform normal duties with minimum supervision

Knowledge of and familiar with technology and software including, computers and web-based resources such as Blackboard and MS Office products

Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience in specific career field or skillset

One year of post-secondary teaching or training experience

Professional computer skills including usage of MS Office products and presentations

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English, including reading, writing, and speaking

We Value a Diverse Workforce!

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents, and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences and diversity of the Wake Tech community. Wake Tech needs people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help provide instruction, services, resources, and support to our students and the community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and culture that we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee’s professional growth.