CE Instructor- Writing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,959,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks a part-time writing instructor to teach group classes for adults and children, starting January 2026. Employment depends on enrollment and may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include teaching weekly non-credit classes, developing lesson plans, and assessing students. Collaboration with colleagues and use of Blackboard and online tools are expected.

Qualifications

• Formal training and degrees in your discipline required, with at least a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of successful teaching experience in a college or music school environment.
• Advanced proficiency in multiple writing styles is expected.
• Experience teaching online and proficiency with virtual meeting applications mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly non-credit group classes for adults and children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional quality and engagement.
• Develop lesson plans and administer student assessments.
• Integrate technology and deliver courses in In-Person, Self-Paced, Online Live, and Hybrid formats.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and contribute to program marketing and outreach, including social media.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Clear communication

Multi-format teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Blackboard

Video recording

Virtual meeting apps

Job description

ABOUT US

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

Formal training and degrees in your discipline are required, with at least a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

A minimum of 1-3 years of successful teaching experience in a college or music school environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for engaging with diverse groups of people, including young children, adults, seniors, and local organizations. Applicants must possess advanced proficiency in at least one of the following writing styles: fiction, nonfiction, script-writing, comedy, poetry, song lyrics, professional development, technical writing, blogging, article composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others.

The ideal candidate will be adept at clearly explaining conceptsand techniques to students of varying ages, backgrounds, andexperience levels. A strong dedication to teaching and a sincereinterest in supporting lifelong learning for individual studentsare essential. Excellent communication skills, responsiveness toemails, openness to new ideas, initiative, and a willingness topromote and market personal classes are required. The ability toteach multiple disciplines is advantageous. Experience teachingonline is necessary, and proficiency with virtual meetingapplications is mandatory. Candidates must have a modern computerequipped with a microphone and camera for live online instruction,be capable of recording lectures on video, and create coursematerials using Blackboard. If not already familiar withBlackboard, applicants should be willing to participate in trainingsessions. Competency with email, social media platforms, textmessaging, screen sharing, and content sharing is alsorequired.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Education Requirements

Formal training and degrees in your discipline are required, with at least a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

A minimum of 1-3 years of successful teaching experience in a college or music school environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for engaging with diverse groups of people, including young children, adults, seniors, and local organizations. Applicants must possess advanced proficiency in at least one of the following writing styles: fiction, nonfiction, script-writing, comedy, poetry, song lyrics, professional development, technical writing, blogging, article composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center is seeking apart-time writing instructor to teach group classes for adults andchildren, starting in January 2026. Employment for this roledepends on class enrollment and may include evening and weekendhours.

The primary responsibilities of this position include teachingweekly non-credit classes and supporting community educationprograms. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues toenhance instructional quality and student engagement, whilemaintaining a consistent teaching schedule throughout the academicyear. Duties include developing lesson plans, administering studentassessments, and integrating technology into the teaching andlearning process. The role also involves designing and deliveringcourses in multiple formats, including In-Person, Self-Paced,Online Live, and Hybrid modalities. Additionally, the instructorwill participate in departmental and faculty meetings, trainingsessions, and contribute to program marketing and outreachinitiatives, engaging with social media platforms to promotecourses and enhance program visibility.