Continuing Education Instructor

Muskegon Community College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon Community College is seeking Continuing Education Instructors to teach non-credit classes on various topics including art, languages, and fitness.

This role involves curriculum development, teaching, and fostering student satisfaction. Candidates should have expertise in the subject area and may hold an Associate Degree or higher. Teaching experience is preferred. The position contributes to community enrichment through education.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in the topic area through experience or education.
• Capability to prepare and assess class materials.
• Experience in creating a curriculum with clear outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Research and build an appropriate class for continuing education.
• Prepare and teach the class effectively.
• Assess student satisfaction after the class.

Skills

Expertise in the subject area

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Muskegon Community College is seeking to hire Continuing Education Instructors. The main purpose of this position(s) is to teach non-credit classes offered by Muskegon Community College Continuing Education (CE). Continuing Education courses offered will vary based on courses desired by participants – some currently desired topics are art (painting, pottery/ceramics, drawing, etc.), language (Spanish, American Sign Language, German), fitness (yoga, pilates, tai-chi), creative writing, and culinary arts. CE instructors are not covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for faculty.

The instructor will create a proposal for a class that is appropriate as a continuing education topic, with curriculum, the length of the class, outcomes, and class materials organization. The incumbent will work with CE staff on securing days, dates, and times for class offerings. They will be expected to prepare the class, teach the class, and assess student satisfaction with the class.

Continuing Education fulfills part of the college’s legislated purpose, which includes offering classes in the community for fun and enrichment. The incumbent will report to the Continuing Education Coordinator located in the Workforce Development department.

Essential Functions

• Researching and building a class appropriate for continuing education
• Completing and submitting the Course Proposal Form
• Identify and determine
• Using MCC protocols and procedures, create an appropriate curriculum for a class
• Curriculum development will include clear outcomes and instruction hours
• In coordination with CE Program Coordinator, determine class location, and classroom size needed, and identify resources necessary to run the class, and any out-of-pocket expenses that will be incurred by students
• Prepare the classroom for teaching
• Assess student satisfaction with the class

Minimum Qualifications

• (Proven) (Documented) Expertise in the topic area, either through experience or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Associate Degree (or higher)

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements

Mental Demands

• Detailed Work
• Student Contact
• Deadline oriented
• Problem Situations
• Multiple Priorities & Demands
• Emergency Situations
• Confidentiality
• Continual Interruptions
• Working Alone
• Faculty Contact
• Working with Others

Physical Demands

• Standing & Walking
• Sitting
• Carrying
• Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Up to 25 lbs.
• Up to 50 lbs.
• 80 + lbs.
• Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
• Climb or Balance
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• Squatting
• Handle or Feel
• Reach with Hands and Arms
• Talking or hearing
• Speak in English via Phone or In Person
• Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
• Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.