Continuing Education Instructor - General Application

North Iowa Area Community College; Mason City, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

North Iowa Area Community College Continuing Education seeks enthusiastic instructors to teach a variety of classes at NIACC campuses and partner locations, including short-term certificates, health-related training, DiscoverU courses, and professional development.

Instructors should be ready to lead adult education, literacy, career readiness, and HR/SHRM prep offerings, with category-specific hiring requirements and a passion for engaging learners.

Qualifications

• Teach a variety of Continuing Education classes across certificate programs, health, arts, and career topics.
• Must have current SHRM-CP or SCP certification and relevant HR experience.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, practical instruction for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach short-term certificate programs in welding, manufacturing, human services, and construction.
• Lead health-related classes such as phlebotomy and basic life support.
• Offer DiscoverU personal interest classes in arts, crafts, wellness, or recreation.
• Deliver professional development on technology, supervising, and leadership.
• Provide adult education and literacy instruction including ESOL and GED prep.
• Support career readiness classes covering interviews, communication, and networking.
• Contribute to HR and SHRM certification prep offerings with required credentials.

Skills

Public speaking

Course planning

Adaptability

Education

SHRM-CP or SCP certification

Three+ years HR experience

Job description

Continuing Education Instructor - General Application

Do you have expertise that you would like to share with others?

NIACC Continuing Education is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors for a variety of different classes:

• Short-term certificate programs: career areas such as welding, manufacturing, human services, and construction
• Health-related classes: phlebotomy, basic life support, continuing training for health professionals (Note: Those interested in teaching CNA and EMT courses must complete the Adjunct Pool - Career & Technical Education application.)
• DiscoverU classes: personal interest classes related to arts/crafts, wellness, or recreation
• Professional development courses: training related to technology, supervising and leading others, or special certifications
• Adult Education & Literacy classes: High School Equivalency Diploma preparation, basic skills instruction (math, reading, computer literacy), and English as a Second Language
• Career readiness classes: job interviews, effective communication, networking.
• Essentials of HR and/or SHRM Certification Prep (Must have current SHRM-CP or SCP certification and three or more years of professional HR experience.)

Instructor needs and hiring requirements vary depending on the category.

The participants of NIACC Continuing Education classes include job seekers, employees of business, industry, and non-profit organizations, as well as community members who want to make the most of their free time and discover new hobbies and interests. Classes are held at the NIACC main campus, NIACC’s outreach/satellite centers, and at other partner organization locations.

If you have a passion for a specific subject and you would like to teach for Continuing Education.