"OLLI Instructor - Lifelong Learning Program"

OLLI Instructor - Lifelong Learning Program

Full or Part Time: Part time

Hours: 5

Exempt: No

Supervisory Org: OLLI Instructor (JM-CH)

Job Description:

About OLLI at SVSU: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SVSU offers non-credit courses, lectures, and events designed for adults aged 50 and better who are eager to continue learning in a relaxed, engaging environment. Our instructors are passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds-retired professionals, educators, artists, historians, hobbyists, and more-who enjoy sharing their knowledge with curious learners.

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors to teach non-credit courses for the OLLI program. Courses typically run 1 to 6 sessions, and cover a wide range of topics including history, science, technology, art, current events, travel, wellness, hobbies, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging and organized in-person or online classes to adult learners.
• Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop course content, materials, and presentations tailored to lifelong learners.
• Provide class outlines or brief descriptions in advance for promotional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received from the OLLI Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision is exercised over class members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise or strong knowledge in a specific subject area.
• Ability to connect with adult learners in a respectful and engaging manner.
• Dependable, organized, and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Compensation: Instructors are compensated at a rate of $40 per hour for class instruction time only. Preparation time is not included in the compensation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• Teaching may occur in-person, online, or at an approved off-site location.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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