Instructors/Trainers: Health & Public Service Areas (Business & Community Education)

Hawkeye Community College; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawkeye Community College seeks knowledgeable health and public services instructors to offer part-time courses across diverse formats, including days, evenings, and weekends. You will guide learners through the instructional process, helping them achieve course goals while supporting a variety of instructional modalities.

The department emphasizes hands-on, career-focused training in healthcare and human services, designed to address workforce needs and provide meaningful opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required for technical courses or related fields.
• State registrations/certifications may apply depending on the course.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and plans weekly instructional plans and materials to meet current standards.
• Uses various instructional modalities.
• Employs methods and materials to meet objectives and provide progress reports.
• Monitors and responds to email in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with instructors and staff to meet departmental goals.
• Instructs, oversees, and supports students.
• Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Experience in healthcare/public health instruction

Job description

Instructors: Business & Community Education

Health & Public Service Areas

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Dental
• Community Health
• Direct Care Professional
• CPR & Basic Life Support
• EMS & Fire Training
• Healthcare Advancement

Interested in Health & Public Services Instruction Opportunities?

Hawkeye’s Business and Community Education department is always on the lookout for enthusiastic continuing health education instructors who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Whether individuals are training for a new job, enhancing their career with specialized skills, we provide them with the chance to grow and build a better future. Every new skill our students learn helps pave the way for success and builds their knowledge and skills that may one day save lives.

We are seeking knowledgeable and inspiring professionals to serve as part‑time instructors to help lead students across various sites and formats, including days, evenings, and weekends. As one of our part‑time instructors, you will guide students through the learning process, helping them achieve the goals outlined in the courses.

What is Hawkeye’s Health & Public Services About?

Health & Public Services focuses on career and professional training in healthcare and human services fields. It includes short‑term training programs, certifications and continuing education units (CEUs) that prepare people for in‑demand jobs. Our instructors/trainers provide hands‑on, career‑focused training that prepares people for essential roles in healthcare and community support fields, helping meet workforce shortages while offering life‑changing opportunities for students.

Want to be considered?

While Health & Public Service instructor positions may not be immediately available, we’re always looking to build our network for future opportunities. If you’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of learners and want to be part of a supportive community—we’d love to hear from you.

Let us know if you’d like to be considered when opportunities arise by submitting your application.

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, 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.

• 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.
• 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

Schedule/hours are flexible and can include mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings as well as 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.

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.