Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Champaign, Illinois is seeking a Community Education - Professional Development Instructor. This role involves creating and delivering course content while engaging students of various backgrounds. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay based on qualifications and experience. Applicants should apply via the designated website, as other submissions will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or applicable experience.
• Prior experience or proficiency in proposed area of instruction.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check with fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Engage and interact effectively with students of all ages and abilities.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness/sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with students

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Community Education Adjunct instructor appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and are paid $50.00 - 150.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) IS FILLED.

Community Education is positioned to be a "one-stop", providing quality, varied, and customer focused programming for the varying community age demographics, interest and needs. We specialize in lifelong learning opportunities for professional growth, career enhancement, educational travel, and personal enrichment. Hiring needs are dependent on student enrollment and course schedules. Salary is dependent on qualifications.

Information regarding department programs & majors: Community Education.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
• Submit a complete proposal per class including proposed budget.
• Submit a complete syllabus and learning objectives.
• Provide classroom instructions in accordance with stated objectives, and established course outline.
• Engage and interact effectively with students of all ages and abilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and adapt instructional methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that course content is accessible and comprehensible for adult learners
• Connect course material to learners' real work and goals; provide opportunities and tools for learners to immediately apply learned skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex concepts in an engaging and understandable manner
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to create a positive and interactive classroom experience
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or applicable experience.
• Prior experience or proficiency in proposed area of instruction.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional attitude.
• Cultural awareness/sensitivity.
• Ability to work with others.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at
  Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to
  suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS
  annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed
  Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Application Instructions

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.

For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer