How to hire a transitional studies instructor

How to hire a transitional studies instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step transitional studies instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a transitional studies instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new transitional studies instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The transitional studies instructor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A transitional studies instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, transitional studies instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents transitional studies instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Transitional Studies Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Transitional Studies Instructor	Adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers instruct adults in basic skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school equivalent diploma.	$17-47
   Adult Education Teacher	An adult education teacher teaches and coordinates programs developed for adult learners. Adult education teachers assist learners who stop schooling early to provide for their families... Show more	$14-26
   Instructor Of Spanish	A Spanish Instructor specializes in teaching the Spanish language in a classroom or one-on-one setting. Their responsibilities typically include preparing lesson plans according to the students' needs and capacity, researching and creating learning materials, facilitating discussions, conducting quizzes and examinations, organizing activities to enhance their language skills, grading the students' performances, and assisting students as necessary... Show more	$18-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Syllabus
   • Economics
   • Student Learning
   • Course Objectives
   • Computer Applications
   • Literature
   • National Security
   • Course Curriculum
   • Film History
   • Student Performance
   • Classroom Discussions
   • Instructional Materials
   • Blackboard
   • Course Materials

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead creative writing workshops where students are introduced to the craft of creative writing through short stories and poetry.
   • Develop materials and programs for environmental studies courses for college freshmen.
   • Work with students on practical application of voice work through scene study.
   • Demonstrate practical, collegiate study skills and advise students in academic interests/decisions.
   • Develop and instruct specialized courses and laboratory sessions for funeral directors in human anatomy and biology and conduct private tutoring sessions.
   • Instruct students in summarization, rhetorical analysis, and research methods focusing on MLA documentation.

   More transitional studies instructor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the transitional studies instructor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A transitional studies instructor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a transitional studies instructor in Missouri may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level transitional studies instructor. Additionally, a transitional studies instructor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average transitional studies instructor salary

   $61,060yearly

   $29.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level transitional studies instructor salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average transitional studies instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$87,655	$42
   2	New York	$71,735	$34
   3	Washington	$66,817	$32
   4	Pennsylvania	$66,607	$32
   5	Massachusetts	$61,171	$29
   6	New Jersey	$61,134	$29
   7	Kansas	$60,324	$29
   8	South Carolina	$60,125	$29
   9	Virginia	$59,966	$29
   10	Oregon	$58,485	$28
   11	Alabama	$57,870	$28
   12	Ohio	$57,523	$28
   13	Illinois	$56,773	$27
   14	West Virginia	$54,879	$26
   15	Connecticut	$53,701	$26
   16	Nevada	$52,301	$25
   17	Florida	$50,977	$25
   18	Iowa	$50,916	$24
   19	Michigan	$50,181	$24
   20	Colorado	$48,269	$23

   Average transitional studies instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PSEA	$74,684	$35.91	10
   2	Job Corps	$72,338	$34.78	6
   3	Harvard University	$71,962	$34.60
   4	Truckee Meadows Community College	$69,294	$33.31	2
   5	Midwestern University	$68,437	$32.90
   6	Berklee College of Music	$67,536	$32.47
   7	Loyola Marymount University	$66,754	$32.09	12
   8	6K Systems	$62,553	$30.07
   9	University of Arizona Foundation	$60,365	$29.02	28
   10	OHDS	$60,331	$29.01
   11	Goddard College	$59,733	$28.72
   12	Pico de Gallo	$58,979	$28.36	66
   13	Access International, Inc.	$58,934	$28.33	4
   14	Genesee Community College	$58,439	$28.10	3
   15	Mercyhurst University	$58,437	$28.09
   16	Western Washington University	$58,174	$27.97	7
   17	Dickinson College	$57,504	$27.65	1
   18	The University of Alabama	$56,578	$27.20	38
   19	Daymar College	$56,354	$27.09
   20	MV Transportation	$55,831	$26.84

4. Writing a transitional studies instructor job description

   A transitional studies instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a transitional studies instructor job description:

   Transitional studies instructor job description example

   Reports to the programs director. Responsible for monitoring Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) outcomes for those students identified as needing additional support in the academic areas of study. Responsible for facilitating tutoring for all students in a variety of subject area, to include the college preparation program, in compliance with government and management directives.
   Essential Functions:
   
   1. Reviews active reports along with management to determine the need for additional support in the academic areas.
   
   2. Prepares lesson plans and structured activities for tutoring and evening study activities.
   
   3. Ensures that all materials needed for the evening study program are ordered and available for student use.
   
   4. Makes recommendations for new and innovative programming that will enhance the evening study program.
   
   5. Maintains correspondence with academic and career and technical training instructors as to the progress of students in the evening study program.
   
   6. Issue assignments in a variety of academic disciplines to ensure proficiency in every area.
   
   7. Prepares interactive lessons and activities to encourage group thinking and problem solving.
   
   8. Prepares and provides homework and assignments for all students who attend tutoring or evening study programs.
   
   9. Ensure interaction with career and technical instructors to infuse the implied academic theory.
   
   10. Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
   
   11. Participate in student employability programs and activities.
   
   12. Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
   
   13. Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
   
   14. Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
   
   15. Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
   
   It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
   
   Education and Experience Requirements:
   
   Associate's degree and one year related experience or high school diploma or equivalent with two years related experience. Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right transitional studies instructor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with transitional studies instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit transitional studies instructors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your transitional studies instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality transitional studies instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with transitional studies instructor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new transitional studies instructor

   Once you've found the transitional studies instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new transitional studies instructor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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