Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development Instructors

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College's Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development is seeking a pool of qualified instructors to provide high quality, engaging learning experiences for the community in Des Plaines/Skokie, IL.

Instructors will teach with enthusiasm, develop relevant teaching strategies, and support the division's goals to create an inclusive learning environment for diverse students. A bachelor's degree and teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in related field.
• Relevant teaching experience required.
• Experience with curriculum development preferred.
• Ability to address diverse student learning styles and needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to use online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare program learning activities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Deliver instruction at scheduled times and locations.
• Adhere to departmental/institutional policies and submit grades on time.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Online platforms

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development, which offers career training, professional development, and personal enrichment programs, is recruiting a qualified pool of instructors to provide high quality, engaging learning experiences for the community. Our instructors teach with enthusiasm and implement relevant teaching strategies to develop the skills of students. Further, it is the responsibility of instructors to support the goals of the Continuing Education division and strive to create an effective learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Location:

Des Plaines / Skokie, IL

Category:

Casual

Job Type:

Part Time Faculty

Posted On:

Thu Sep 5 2024

Job Description:

Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development, which offers career training, professional development, and personal enrichment programs, is recruiting a qualified pool of instructors to provide high quality, engaging learning experiences for the community. Our instructors teach with enthusiasm and implement relevant teaching strategies to develop the skills of students. Further, it is the responsibility of instructors to support the goals of the Continuing Education division and strive to create an effective learning environment for a diverse population of students.

IMMEDIATE AREAS OF NEED:

• IT Certification Training
• Real Estate (e.g., broker, managing broker)
• Foreign Language/Culture (e.g., Spanish, Polish, Japanese, Hebrew, Russian)

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in related field
• Relevant teaching experience
• Experience with curriculum development preferred
• Awareness and knowledge of student learning styles and strategies to address such variety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use online platforms as educational tools (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom, Learning Management Systems)
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning of the discipline area
• Willingness to support the goals of the Continuing Education division and create effective learning environments for diverse populations of students

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Preparation of program learning activities and instructional materials (as appropriate),
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting programs at scheduled times,
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, and Compliance with institutional procedures.

Additional Information:

Oakton College Skokie Campus