OLLI Instructor – Lifelong Learning Program

Saginaw Valley State University; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

SVSU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) invites instructors to teach non-credit courses for adults 50+. Courses run 1 to 6 sessions on history, science, art, travel, wellness and more, with in-person or online delivery.

We seek enthusiastic instructors with strong subject knowledge, ability to engage mature students, and a commitment to inclusive learning. Part-time roles with flexible schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Expertise or strong knowledge in a specific subject area.
• Ability to connect with adult learners in a respectful and engaging manner.
• Dependable, organized, and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and organized in-person or online classes to adult learners.
• Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop course content, materials, and presentations tailored to lifelong learners.
• Provide class outlines or brief descriptions in advance for promotional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subject expertise

Adult learner engagement

Organized & dependable

MS Office proficiency

Diversity & inclusion

Accommodations capable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title:

OLLI Instructor – Lifelong Learning Program

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

5

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

OLLI Instructor (JM-CH)

Job Description:

About OLLI at SVSU: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SVSU offers non-credit courses, lectures, and events designed for adults aged 50 and better who are eager to continue learning in a relaxed, engaging environment. Our instructors are passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds—retired professionals, educators, artists, historians, hobbyists, and more—who enjoy sharing their knowledge with curious learners.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors to teach non-credit courses for the OLLI program. Courses typically run 1 to 6 sessions, and cover a wide range of topics including history, science, technology, art, current events, travel, wellness, hobbies, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging and organized in-person or online classes to adult learners.
• Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop course content, materials, and presentations tailored to lifelong learners.
• Provide class outlines or brief descriptions in advance for promotional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the OLLI Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision is exercised over class members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise or strong knowledge in a specific subject area.
• Ability to connect with adult learners in a respectful and engaging manner.
• Dependable, organized, and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Compensation:

Instructors are compensated at a rate of $40 per hour for class instruction time only. Preparation time is not included in the compensation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• Teaching may occur in-person, online, or at an approved off-site location.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website_,http://www.svsu.edu._