"Lecturer PT - Continuing Education"

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Continuing Education Instructor - PT

Continuing Education

Richard J. Daley College

About City Colleges of Chicago: City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is a dynamic institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and training programs to a diverse community of learners. We offer a broad range of continuing education courses aimed at fostering lifelong learning, career development, and personal enrichment. With campuses located throughout Chicago, CCC is committed to equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in their professional and personal pursuits.

Position Overview: We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic Part-Time Continuing Education Instructors to teach a variety of courses across disciplines including, but not limited to, healthcare, technology, business, arts, youth programs, trades, and personal development. The ideal candidate will possess substantial professional experience in their subject area, and demonstrate a passion for facilitating engaging and practical learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or teach 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 help students problem-solve using discipline-specific strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Help students reach their academic, personal, and career goals while fostering a safe environment that respects diversity and encourages confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Adhere to City Colleges of Chicago code of ethics, Board rules, and policies.

Subject Areas:

• Healthcare and wellness
• Technology and digital skills
• Business and entrepreneurship
• Arts and creative practices
• Trades and technical skills
• Personal development and enrichment
• Any other courses within the scope of continuing education

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the subject area(s) to be taught.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment and adapt to diverse student needs.
• Proficiency with technology and instructional tools.
• Coaching, mentoring, or training experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications related to the course content.
• Experience developing curricula or training programs.

Compensation: The compensation for this part-time instructor position will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and the course subject matter.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of courses they are qualified to teach. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join City Colleges of Chicago in our mission to empower students and enrich our communities through education and training. We look forward to your contribution to our vibrant and diverse learning environment.

The starting pay for this position is $35 an hour. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago