ABOUT LCI
The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired.
We accomplish this in four ways:
* EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
* BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
* SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government.
We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
* SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever.
To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Transition and Career Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality Pre- Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to high school and college students, as well as career development services to adults who are blind or visually impaired.
This role combines curriculum delivery, assistive technology support, student engagement, and coordination and recruitment efforts with schools, Vocational Rehab Counselors, and other key stakeholders.
The Specialist ensures students and adults gain essential workplace readiness, career exploration, and digital skills needed for future success.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Durham, NC- Hybrid
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Some Travel: Up to 15%
* Must be able to travel to schools in the Raleigh-Durham area to facilitate in-person classes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Facilitate Pre-ETS curriculum, workshops, and skill-building sessions for High School and College Students who are blind or visually impaired.
* Create and deliver curriculum that builds confidence, skills, and career readiness for adults and students who are blind or visually impaired.
* Deliver virtual and in-person classes on assistive technologies, professional skills, and technical trainings, for adults and students who are blind or visually impaired.
* Work with students to identify their skills and post-secondary preferences.
* Onboard program candidates, including creating a sustainable schedule, adhering to process, and preparing documentation required for state/regional agencies.
* Engage community partners and recruiting program participants to all Ablr Workforce Development Programs.
* Coordinate and facilitate networking events.
* Maintain accurate records of students, candidates, and partner interactions in a database.
* Track and document student attendance, progress, assessments, and outcomes.
* Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, Instructors, Job Developers, DSB Counselors, teachers, families, and partner schools.
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Type: Permanent Location: Durham, US-NC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-01-16 07:56:48
Job Description
The Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Department (CEOE), Schaefer School of Engineering and Science (SES), Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool to teach one or more courses in the area of sustainability management.
This is not a full-time position and is renewed on a semester-by-semester basis depending on department needs.
Stevens offers an intellectually vibrant, diverse, highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative community and is a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
* Teaches assigned courses according to the description published in the catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with the schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies, and methods when possible.
* Utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
* Meets all scheduled class meetings.
* Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures, and national perspectives into courses.
* Submits grades per published deadline.
* Participates in assessing learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
* Plans in advance to ensure the availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successfully teaching assigned classes.
* Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record-keeping purposes and discusses any students' problems with counselors and other appropriate personnel that may require special attention.
* Adheres to College policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
* Required Education: Master's degree
* Preferred Education: Ph.D.
* Required Experience: Minimum of two years work (teaching or practical) experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
* Demonstrated ability to teach.
* Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
* Commitment to incorporating the library, computers, writing, and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
* Knowledge of competency-based education.
* Illustrated mastery of the subject matter of discipline.
Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University®, is a premier, private research university situated in Hoboken, N.J.
overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Founded in 1870, technological innovation has been the hallmark and legacy of Stevens' education and research programs for more than 140 years.
Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds.
We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies, and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Type: Contract Location: Hoboken, US-NJ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-01-16 07:49:32
