Instructor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Job summary
Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks an OIG Academy Instructor to deliver high-quality adult training on procurement, contracting and construction law across the Commonwealth. The role supports in-person and virtual formats and requires 5+ years teaching adults, strong LMS and curriculum design skills, and collaboration with the Learning and Development Division.
Reporting to the Curriculum and Instruction Administrator, you will help ensure engaging
Qualifications
- At least 5 years' experience teaching adult learners in academic instruction or corporate training.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, training facilitation, and culturally responsive teaching practices in both in-person and virtual formats.
- Experience with curriculum design, development, and assessment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction in virtual and in-person class formats using interactive, learner-centered teaching methods.
- Provide instructional oversight that keeps students engaged and progressing in self-paced online courses.
- Provide training and classroom management with professionalism, responsiveness and a strong service orientation.
- Teach practical guidance and best practices in public procurement with emphasis on 30B statutes and contracting.
- Represent the OIG Academy at outside speaking engagements, conferences, and professional events.
- Work collaboratively with other Learning and Development Division staff, and cross-functional staff across the organization to support the mission of the OIG.
- Conduct quality control reviews of assigned courses prior to delivery.
- Serve as liaison to outside presenters by coordinating agendas, collecting instructional materials, and providing technical support during live sessions.
- Support other Academy Instructors as a class moderator and co-teacher.
- Analyze survey data to inform future curriculum updates and delivery methods.
- Collaborate with the instructional team to ensure all course materials are accurate and up to date in the LMS.
- Provide technical and participant support to ensure smooth and effective virtual training sessions.
- Monitor learner progress and exam performance, offering tutoring and additional support as needed.
- Design, develop, and revise training curriculum and training resources aligned with adult learning theory and instructional design best practices.
- Collaborate with the instructional team to implement and maintain the Curriculum Management Plan.
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Job description
An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Massachusetts OIG is at the forefront of promoting effective government and the responsible use of public money and property. The OIG is an independent state agency charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in the use of public funds and public property. The OIG has broad oversight of how state and local governments use federal, state and local funds and property.
The Office is led by the Inspector General of the Commonwealth, who is appointed by the Governor, Attorney General and Auditor. M.G.L. c. 12A, § 2. The OIG is organized into three bureaus: Specialty & General Government, Legal & Compliance, and Operations, Training & Publications. The bureaus focus on specific agencies, issues, or functions. See About The OIG | Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for more information about the OIG.
The Operations, Training and Publications Bureau is managed by the Chief Operating Officer and plays a crucial role within the OIG. It is responsible for a variety of functions, including budgeting, revenue, auditing, financial reporting, office administration, procurement, operations, information technology, communications, publications, human resources, data analytics, and records management. It also includes the Learning and Development Division, which provides training and technical assistance to state and municipal employees on a range of issues related to sound management of public resources.
The Learning and Development Division (L&D) is responsible for educating individuals to help detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse of public funds and public property. There are two units within L&D, OIG Academy and Procurement Support. The OIG Academy is 26 years old and presents about 80 classes, training and speaking engagements per year to approximately 5,000 individuals. Through a variety of courses, the Academy supports individuals in obtaining the MCPPO (Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official) designation.
The Academy uses both asynchronous, synchronous and blended methods of online instruction and presents in-person classes as well. Procurement Support is responsible for answering questions and providing technical assistance on public procurement. The Office prides itself on the quality of programming, the positive reputation of the Office and the importance of training in the Office’s mission of preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse.
The OIG Academy Instructor serves as one of the classroom educators for the OIG Academy. As part of the OIG Academy’s instructional team, the Academy Instructor supports the education of individuals across the Commonwealth in public procurement, contracting and construction laws, sound governance, and the protection of public resources. Reporting to the Curriculum and Instruction Administrator, the Instructor helps ensure consistent, engaging learning experiences across in-person and virtual formats. The role fosters a collaborative learning environment that encourages discussion, problem solving and participation using adult learning principles and learning management system tools. In addition, Academy instructors are also responsible for the design, development, and revision of curriculum and training resources.
Deliver high-quality instruction in virtual and in-person class formats using interactive, learner centered teaching methods. This will includefacilitatinggroup discussions, real-world application of content throughsimulationand case studies, answering questions, and providing clear and concise explanations of complex topics.
Provide instructional oversight that keeps students engaged and progressing in self-paced online courses.
Provide trainingand classroom managementwith professionalism,responsivenessand a strong service orientation to ensure students with diverse learning styles feel supported, respected, and engaged throughout the learning experience.
Teach practical guidance and best practices in public procurement with emphasis on 30B statutes and contracting.
Represent the OIG Academy at outside speaking engagements, conferences, and professional events.
Work collaboratively with otherLearning and Development Division staff, and cross-functional staff across the organization to support the mission of the OIG.
Conduct quality control reviews of assigned courses prior to delivery.
Serve as liaison to outside presenters by coordinating agendas, collecting instructional materials, and providing technical support during live sessions.
Support other Academy Instructors as a class moderator and co-teacher.
Analyze survey data to inform future curriculum updates and delivery methods.
Collaborate with the instructional team to ensure all course materials areaccurateand up to date in the LMS.
Provide technical and participant support to ensure smooth and effective virtual training sessions.
Monitor learner progress and exam performance, offering tutoring andadditionalsupport as needed.
Design, develop, and revise training curriculum and training resources aligned with adult learning theory and instructional design best practices.
Collaborate with the instructional team to implement andmaintainthe Curriculum Management Plan.
Update curriculum to reflect changes in statutes, regulations, and emerging trends in coordination with the Deputy Director of Procurement Support.
Develop andmaintainsubject matterexpertisein procurement, contracting, construction law, and related oversight practices to effectively educate adult learners.
Use assessment data and participant feedback to drive continuous improvement in the effectiveness of training programs.
Serve as a member of the Procurement Support team to answer calls and provide guidance to local officials,vendorsand the public on procurement-related matters.
Monitor the Ask-the-Instructor email inbox and respond to student inquiries.
At least 5 years' experience teaching adult learners in academic instruction or corporate training, continuing education, professional certification, or similar program.
Strongknowledgeofadult learning principles, instructional design, training facilitation, and culturally responsive teaching practices in both in-person and virtual formats.
Ability to translate complex material into clear, accessible, and engaging instruction.
Knowledge and understanding of how to utilize learning management systems (LMS) for maximum learning impact.
Experience with curriculumdesign,development,and assessment.
Excellentcommunication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with common Microsoft Office software, including Office 365 and other commonly used desktop application in a Windows environment.
Advanceddegree in education, government,publicadministration,or related fields.
Experience in public administration,policyor other relevant areas.
Background knowledge or familiarity with Chapter 30B: Uniform Procurement Act.
$75,00 - $90,000
Full time/Exempt
The Office of the Inspector General offers a hybrid work schedule. Under this policy, employees may request one of the following weekly hybrid schedules: 1) four days telework and one day onsite; 2) three days telework and two days onsite; 3) two days telework and three days onsite; or 4) one day telework and four days onsite. The onsite location is at OIG’s Boston office and employees may work remotely the remainder of the time at a location approved by their supervisor, so long as they comply with the requirements of the Hybrid Work policy. Employees will be assigned to their onsite workspace based on their approved schedule. The approved telework location must be located within Massachusetts or within an approximately two-hour driving or train commute distance. OIG does not reimburse for employees to travel to the office. In addition, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily on site in Boston during the initial training and orientation period and/or for certain positions a primarily on-site role may be necessary.
We value our employees and offer benefits that support their lives and well-being, while promoting an environment focused on inclusion, flexibility, professional growth, trust and respect. The Office therefore is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. The specific components and eligibility may vary based upon position, hours worked per week and other variables. Consequently, specific benefits for this position may be discussed as part of the interview and offer process.
The overall benefits available include paid vacation; sick and personal leave time; health, dental and vision insurance through the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission; and optional pre-tax health savings account plans.To view the details of the various plans and the cost split between employer and employee, go to the Group Insurance Commission website .
Employees also participate in the Commonwealth’s state retirement plan, which may become a defined benefit plan for those who both vest and subsequently retire from state service. For more information, visit the Massachusetts State Retirement Board website .
In addition, the Office provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance, long-term disability insurance, deferred compensation savings, tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans, along with other programs.
This position may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program administered by the federal government.
Diversity Officer: Sarah Hoover
The OIG is dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace that welcomes, respects and values people of every race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, veteran status, military service or genetic information.
We are committed to fostering a workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion—principles we view as essential to a strong, high-performing environment and closely aligned with the mission. We welcome all applicants whose diverse backgrounds and experiences reflect and support this ongoing commitment. For questions regarding the OIG’s diversity policies, contact the OIG’s Diversity Officer Sarah Hoover at sarah.hoover@mass.gov.
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