One of the greatest strengths of our Community Enrichment program is its flexibility. Courses are highly customizable to meet both the needs of our community and the instructors expertise and availability. We encourage instructors to share their passion by developing classes that inspire, educate, and connect with members of our community.
Whether youre an industry professional, hobbyist, artist, entrepreneur, or skilled tradesperson, we would love to discuss how your knowledge can become a Community Enrichment course.
Areas of Instruction
We are continually seeking instructors in a variety of subject areas, including but not limited to:
Arts & Creative Enrichment
- Photography
- Painting & Drawing
- Arts & Crafts
- Calligraphy
- Floral Arranging
- Soap Making
- Cake Decorating
Culinary & Lifestyle
We proudly partner with Odessa College Culinary on many of our culinary offerings.
- Cooking
- Baking
- Cake Decorating
Professional Development
- Project Management
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Skills
- Workplace Technology
- Industry Certifications
Personal Enrichment
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Spanish Refresher
- Voice Lessons
- Pickleball
- Mahjong
- Drone Operation
- Basic Vehicle Tune-Ups & Maintenance
Dont See Your Skill Listed?
The list above represents some of our most requested course topics, but we are always looking for new ideas.
If you have a passion or specialized knowledge in a subject not listed above and would like to teach it, we encourage you to contact the Continuing Education Department to discuss the possibility of offering a new Community Enrichment course. Email: ContEd@odessa.edu
Specific Position Duties
- Developing course content with Community Enrichment Coordinator within their area of expertise
- Teaching engaging, organized, and informative classes
- Creating a positive and welcoming learning environment
- Working with Continuing Education staff to coordinate scheduling, registration, classroom logistics, and marketing
- Communicating professionally with students and staff
- Providing an exceptional learning experience for community participants
Minimum Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess demonstrated knowledge, professional experience, certification, or advanced skill in the subject they wish to teach
- Be able to effectively demonstrate and communicate their knowledge to a variety of lifelong learners
- Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be dependable, organized, and professional
- All prospective instructors participate in a subject matter review with Continuing Education staff prior to onboarding to ensure they possess the knowledge and experience necessary to teach their proposed course(s).
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Work Hours
This is a flexible, part-time instructional position. • Flexible scheduling based on instructor availability and community demand • Class days, times, course length, and frequency are determined collaboratively.
Posting Number
A02024P
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/15298
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