Online Gerontology Instructor

Cal Poly Humboldt; California; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt seeks an instructor for its fully online Gerontology Program. Courses run in 8-week sessions, delivering eight upper-division GERO courses with a focus on aging in rural communities and AGHE competencies.

The role requires a master’s degree and demonstrated online teaching ability. Preferred candidates will have experience in aging services, especially in rural contexts, and a track record of supervising field placements and working with diverse student bodies.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in gerontology or a closely related field by appointment.
• Professional experience and competency in the area(s) to be taught.
• Preferred: online teaching in the last five years; aging services experience in rural communities; supervision of field placements; terminal degree; other certifications welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight upper-division GERO courses in eight-week sessions.
• Engage and mentor online learners and collaborate with aging services organizations in their communities.
• Align course design with AGHE competencies and Cal Poly Humboldt program needs.

Skills

Online teaching

Aging services experience

Diversity and inclusion

Field placements supervision

Education

Master’s degree in gerontology or related field

Job description

Cal Poly Humboldt seeks an instructor for its fully online Gerontology Program. Courses run in 8-week sessions, delivering eight upper-division GERO courses with a focus on aging in rural communities and AGHE competencies.

The role requires a master’s degree and demonstrated online teaching ability. Preferred candidates will have experience in aging services, especially in rural contexts, and a track record of supervising field placements and working with diverse student bodies.