"Workshop Instructor, Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service (Pool Posting)"

Workshop Instructor, Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service (Pool Posting)

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Public Administration and Policy

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

THESE ARE GRANT-FUNDED/EXTERNALLY FUNDED TEMPORARY POSITIONS. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED FUNDING.

The training sessions may be held in-person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams

The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. The department will select candidates from this posting for up to 6 months to fill positions as needed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the posting closes. Multiple instructors may be hired depending on program need.

Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted: Resume/CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please list the specific topics you are qualified to teach and a brief statement of your teaching philosophy. Please include a list of at least three professional references.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by February 28, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.

Posting Number: 20163035F

Job Description

The training sessions may be held in person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

THESE ARE GRANT-FUNDED/EXTERNALLY FUNDED TEMPORARY PART TIME POSITIONS. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF CONTINUED FUNDING.

Applications to this pool will be used to fill part-time, intermittent, instructor positions for one or more half or full day non-credit bearing professional training workshops for the Voinovich School's Academy of Excellence in Public Service.

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary academic unit at Ohio University. Engaging across sectors, the School's faculty, professional staff, and students work together to promote economic growth, social impact, leadership and engagement. The Leadership Academy, within the Voinovich School, offers customized professional and executive education programs for adult professionals working in the public or nonprofit sector. Each session is geared toward emerging leaders, professional leaders, or executive leaders. The training sessions may be held in-person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Job Description: Duties will include developing and presenting session content while working closely with the curriculum manager to meet the needs of the specific learners. This collaboration includes writing appropriate objectives for assessment purposes, creating a training agenda, and providing materials (such as pre-work for participants, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts). We are looking for engaging instructors who incorporate elements of active learning into their instruction. Based on client interest, we anticipate the need for instructors in the following subject matter/content areas:

1. Knowledge transfer within organizations and with external entities. Theories of knowledge transfer v. practice.
2. Economic development fundamentals.
3. Local government budget and financing.
4. Asset mapping.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in at least one of the content areas outlined in the job description .
• Commitment to interactive and participatory learning
• Experience teaching, training, or facilitating adult learners, whether at the university level or in professional settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree is preferred. Experience in the public sector or nonprofit environment is preferred.

Department
Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs

Pay Rate: Fixed rate per hour of Instruction based on enrollment.

Job Open Date
01/21/2026

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted into the pool until the posting close date.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by February 28, 2026.

Job Category: Instructor

Months
4 month

Planning Unit: Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

Work Schedule

Must be available the days and times trainings are offered based on needs of customers including evenings and/or weekends as required by the program and time frames will be discussed during interviews. Applicants must be available via both modalities, either online or virtually.

Campus: Dublin