Leadership and Workforce Development Adjunct Instructor

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia's West Georgia Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor (Hourly) to deliver Leadership and Workforce Development training to business and industry clients. This on-demand role uses approved curricula and real-world expertise to meet client needs.

As an adjunct, you will work on a contractual basis with no guaranteed hours, teaching as demand arises. Strong communication and classroom management skills, plus experience with Microsoft Office, are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include extensive knowledge and experience in the subject matter.
• Ability to use workplace scenarios to enhance participant learning.
• Experience applying real-world examples to boost training effectiveness and participant productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on approved course syllabus.
• Prepare curriculum and syllabi for coursework.
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Ensure safety and security in training areas.
• Engage with students, staff, and supervisors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional delivery

Curriculum development

Microsoft Applications

Adult education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years in post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Leadership and Workforce Development Adjunct Instructor

Agency: West Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005019

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $35.00 PER HOUR

Job Description

Job Summary: The Adjunct Faculty (Hourly) position is an as-needed instructional role responsible for delivering training in Leadership and Workforce Development to business and industry clients. Instructors utilize approved training materials and curriculum while incorporating their professional expertise, experience, and instructional style to meet the needs of specific audiences. This position is not a regularly scheduled assignment and does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours. Instructional services are provided only when training programs are requested, contracted, or scheduled by business and industry partners. Work assignments are contingent upon workforce training demands and may vary in frequency and duration throughout the year.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 60% Provides professional instruction based on approved course syllabus. Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives
• 20% Prepares curriculum and syllabus to coursework taught
• 5% Evaluates students’ progress at attaining goals and objectives
• 5% Ensures safety and security requirements are met in training areas
• 5% Meets with students, staff members, supervisors as needed (5%)

Competencies

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials
• Knowledge of and Experience in Microsoft Applications
• Knowledge of and Experience in Leadership, Management, Supervision, Workforce Development
• Skill in presenting subject matter
• Skill in use of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with adult learners
• Oral and written communication

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, hourly, on-call instructional position. There is no established or recurring work schedule. Hours are assigned solely on an as-needed basis in response to contracted training projects and employer requests. Training opportunities may fluctuate throughout the year based on business demand, and no guarantee of regular, ongoing, or minimum work hours is provided. Employment under this position is contingent upon the scheduling and delivery of workforce training services requested by external clients.

Travel

Travel to WGTC campuses and business partners for training

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum qualifications for this position are extensive knowledge and experience in the subject matter.
• Can provide and use workplace scenarios to enhance participants learning.
• Experience in actual day-to-day duties and can use examples to boost effectiveness of the training and productivity of participants.
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in post‐secondary education, faculty recruiting, or related field;
• Teaching Experience on the post‐Secondary Level;
• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills;

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.