Continuing Education courses are short, focused courses offered for personal growth and professional development. We are currently seeking instructors to teach non-credit, adult enrichment courses on various topics including Art, Music, Travel, Computers, Real Estate, Finance and Investment, Fitness and more. Most courses for adults meet once a week for three hours on a weekday evening or Saturday morning for 1 - 8 weeks. No academic credit is awarded.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruct/facilitate courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning
- Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies
- Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree/certifications may be required dependent on course offering
- Teaching experience not required; industry experience valued
- Knowledge of Brightspace, preferred but not required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college
- Must be able to spend majority the of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions if necessary.
For consideration, please submit the following:
- A cover letter indicating the discipline of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Transcript (Official transcripts must be provided if hired for a course that requires a degree)
Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats. Face-to-face courses will meet on the Olive-Harvey College campus.
Do you have an idea for a Continuing Education course? We are open to ideas for new courses!
Salary based on course and requirements: range: $17.00-$80.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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