Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Parkland College; United States; On-site; USD 68,880 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College seeks a Community Education - Professional Development Instructor for its Champaign, Illinois campus. This adjunct faculty position allows for flexible scheduling based on market demand and student enrollment. Candidates will guide students in professional growth and lifelong learning opportunities.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. Essential functions include creating course materials, engaging students, and adapting teaching methods to suit adult learners. The role supports a diverse learning environment, focusing on effective communication and strong interpersonal interactions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or proficiency in the proposed area of instruction.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Willingness to complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional duties according to established policies.
• Engage and interact effectively with students in the classroom.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness/sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois. Assignment availability is dependent on market demand and enrollment. This position has a salary range of $50.00 - $150.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a pooled position, which means applications are accepted year-round. When an opening becomes available, qualified applicants from the pool may be contacted for interviews.

NOTE: We only review applications submitted within the last six months, so remember to keep your application updated.

Community Education is positioned to be a “one-stop”, providing quality, diverse and customer focused programming for the varying community age demographics, interests 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: Community Education Department website.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• An online Community Education Course Proposal Form: Course Proposal Form Link.

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.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• 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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer