Continuing Education Instructors/Trainers - Computer & Technology

Hawkeye Community College; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawkeye Community College invites you to join our team of inspiring part-time instructors in Computers & Technology areas. Teaching on a flexible, seasonal, or as-needed basis offers opportunities to help students prepare for new careers, advance current skills, or explore new hobbies.

You will plan and lead engaging learning experiences across multiple formats and sites, including days, evenings, and weekends, with access to well-equipped computer labs for hands-on, goal-oriented learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Teaching continuing education courses requires education and/or experience related to the area of instruction.
• If required/applicable, the instructor must hold any necessary state registration, certification, or licensure related to the area of instruction.
• To teach technical courses, candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related field of study or a relevant occupational area, or specialized training and at least 6,000 hours of recent, applicable work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current standards.
• Uses various instructional modalities.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Monitors, reviews and responds to email correspondence in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with instructors and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis.
• Instructs, oversees, and supports students.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean (if applicable), supervisors, other instructors, the program's sector boards, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Organization

Student engagement

Education

Bachelors degree in a related field

Job description

Instructors/Trainers

Computers & Technology Areas

• Fundamentals - Getting Started
• Office Productivity
• Graphics & Multimedia Design
• Programming
• Networking & IT
• Web & Internet

Job Summary

Have you ever thought about sharing your Computer & Technology expertise with others? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering people with life-changing skills?

If you're looking to teach on a flexible, seasonal, or as-needed basis, Hawkeye Community College invites you to join our team of inspiring part-time instructors!

Whether our students are preparing for a new career, advancing their current skills, or exploring a new hobby, your teaching will help them unlock their potential and build a brighter future.

We are seeking knowledgeable and positive professionals to serve as role models and mentors. As a part-time instructor, you'll plan and lead engaging learning experiences at various sites, in multiple formats, and at flexible times—including days, evenings, and weekends. You'll also have access to Hawkeye's well-equipped computer labs and classrooms, giving you the tools to create hands-on, goal-oriented learning that's relevant, practical, and fun.

Come share your passion for Computer & Technology and help shape the next generation of learners at Hawkeye Community College!

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews and/or plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current standards.
• Uses various instructional modalities.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Monitors, reviews and responds to email correspondence in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with instructors and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis.
• Instructs, oversees, and supports students.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean (if applicable), supervisors, other instructors, the program's sector boards, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable to the program/class.
• Participates in professional development opportunities when presented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The level of education and experience required depends on the specific class being taught.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Teaching continuing education courses requires education and/or experience related to the area of instruction.
• If required/applicable, the instructor must hold any necessary state registration, certification, or licensure related to the area of instruction.
• To teach technical courses, candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or a relevant occupational area, or specialized training and at least 6,000 hours of recent, applicable work experience in the field.

Minimum Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee classroom activities, guide student behavior, and support educators in maintaining an organized and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

Anticipated Schedule

Flexible schedules can include mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Additionally, they can include a variety of instructional formats, such as face-to-face, online (synchronous and asynchronous) or hybrid modalities, as assigned based on departmental needs and course scheduling.

Instruction schedules can be on a flexible, seasonal, or as-needed basis.

Working Conditions

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom and/or lab setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Continuing Education Instructor positions have varying wages determined by the program and/or course(s) being taught.