Adjunct Career Services Instructor - Dallas

ACI Learning Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Course enrollment benefit

Job summary

ACI Learning Inc. seeks an Adjunct Career Services Instructor for on-site work in Dallas, TX. This part-time role delivers live instruction, career coaching, and job-readiness support to IT students using a defined curriculum.

You will build a highly engaging classroom environment, coach students toward meaningful employment, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the program materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in career services, workforce development, or adult education.
• Proficiency with job search platforms, LinkedIn, and ATS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 20 hours of live instruction per module using our curriculum.
• Provide up to 5 hours of career-readiness reviews (resumes/LinkedIn).
• Create engaging learning environments with virtual tools.
• Recommend syllabus improvements based on feedback and needs.
• Support and coach students to complete deliverables in CareerConnect.
• Provide progress data and outcomes related to employment opportunities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Career services

LinkedIn proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Adjunct Career Services Instructor - Dallas

Join the ACI Learning Adventure!

Our Mission

Welcome to a new era of learning, where individuals and organizations come to transform goals into measurable success. At ACI Learning, we believe that anything worth doing is worth leading the way—with innovation, exceptional experiences, and impactful results.

We provide a full ecosystem of learning and development solutions that empower people and businesses to lead with confidence, learn with purpose, and achieve outcomes that matter. Join us, and together, we'll shape the future of skill-building and professional growth.

The ACI Team

Imagine collaborating with over 200 of the brightest minds who are passionate, grounded, and dedicated to shaping the future of eLearning. Together, we're not just a team; we're a movement in one of the most exciting times in tech.

Purpose-Driven Culture

At ACI Learning, work isn’t just a job. It’s a passion we pour into every project, every day. We celebrate creativity, innovation, and the joy of doing what we love.

Are you ready to be part of something transformative? Dive into a world of collaboration, growth, and endless potential.

Who We Are

ACI Learning is a leading provider of audit, cybersecurity and IT training solutions, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide to improve their technical capabilities and their cybersecurity with compelling and comprehensive training. Our leadership position extends even further to our new SaaS Learning Platform myACI that goes beyond audit, cyber and IT training to provide organizational and individual knowledge assessment, analytics and training delivery with integrated AI to understand capabilities and skill gaps for organizations.

Adjunct Career Services Instructor
Dallas, TX (On-site) | Part-time / Adjunct

The Adjunct Career Services Instructor is on-site in Dallas, TX and is responsible for delivering live instruction that prepares ACI Learning students to enter the IT job market or advance a career within utilizing a provided, scoped curriculum. In this role, you will create a highly engaged learning environment that provides job readiness support, career coaching, and instill confidence. Building rapport and developing professional relationships will be the key to success. Your success depends on our students' preparedness to achieve meaningful employment in IT.

What you'll do

• Deliver 20 hours of live instruction executing the learning objectives and career readiness deliverables for each module with the course via a blend of lecture and in-class activities.


• Deliver up to 5 hours of career readiness deliverable reviews and feedback (on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, etc.) to students outside of live instruction time.


• Create an engaging learning environment using virtual tools and techniques.


• Make appropriate recommendations to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum, and course materials based on program need(s) and/or student feedback.


• Support and coach students toward completion of the deliverable(s) for each module and capture completion in career services platform (CareerConnect).


• Provide feedback and data on student progress toward potential employment opportunities.


• Support workshops and student or employer outreach as needed.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).


• 3+ years of experience in career services, workforce development, recruiting, or adult education.


• Proficiency with job search platforms and tools, including LinkedIn, resume builders, and applicant tracking systems.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills with proven ability to deliver content to diverse audiences.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently and meet deliverables.

What we'd like you to have

• Understanding of cybersecurity and IT career pathways, including employer hiring trends.


• Virtual teaching or facilitation experience using platforms such as Zoom or similar.


• Experience in post-secondary, vocational, or technical education as an instructor, coach, or mentor.


• Familiarity with CRM systems or career services platforms for tracking student progress.


• Skilled in online professional branding tools and networking strategies.

What we require

• Commitment to teach at least one class per quarter when cohorts are available


• Availability to participate in deliverable reviews at least once per month as needed


• Consistent, high-quality execution against student readiness targets: 90%+ of students finishing the course with a finalized resume, LinkedIn profile, and Prentus profile


• Maintaining a CourseCheck instructor rating of 4.8 or above, with an 80%+ survey response rate and student attendance rate per cohort

At ACI Learning, we offer a competitive, experience-driven salary range that aligns with your qualifications and contributions. To that end, the posted salary range reflects our most reasonable assumption of pay for this position at the time of posting.

Pay range

$30 - $35 USD

Why ACI Learning is Your Next Big Move

For Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Positions

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—starting the 1st of the month after your hire date.

Four weeks of paid parental or medical leave, so you can focus on what matters most.

Flexible PTO policy, sick time, and eight paid holidays — because we believe in balance.

401(k) retirement plan so you can invest in your future from day one.

One free course each year after 90 days — advancing your skills is part of the job.

Tuition assistance to support your continued education and professional growth.

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