OPS Noncredit Instructor, Leadership & Management - Pool

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

University of West Florida seeks a Professional Development Instructor, Leadership & Management to design, deliver, and evaluate professional development programs that build leadership skills within organizations. The role supports noncredit open enrollment and customized contracted programs for professional clients, ensuring relevance, engagement, and measurable outcomes.

The instructor will develop curricula grounded in adult learning principles and tailor content for contracting clients,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Four years of experience delivering leadership training in a corporate or organizational setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula, learning materials, facilitator guides, and participant resources grounded in adult learning principles.
• Customize content for contracted clients to reflect their industry, culture, and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on supervision, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, change management, coaching, strategic thinking, and team development.
• Create an interactive learning environment that encourages application of skills on the job.

Skills

Leadership training

Facilitation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/education/business/psychology or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Working Title: Professional Development Instructor, Leadership & Management
Department:Continuing Education
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Salary Range:Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Professional Development Instructor, Leadership & Management designs, delivers, and evaluates professional development programs that build effective management and leadership skills within organizations. This role supports both noncredit open enrollment offerings and customized, contracted programs for professional clients, ensuring each program is relevant, engaging, and tied to measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop curricula, learning materials, facilitator guides, and participant resources grounded in adult learning principles
Customize content for contracted clients to reflect their industry, culture, and strategic priorities
Facilitate workshops and training sessions on topics such as supervision, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, change management, coaching, strategic thinking, and team development
Create an interactive learning environment that encourages application of skills on the job

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
Four years of experience delivering leadership training in a corporate or organizational setting
Demonstrated knowledge of leadership and management theory and adult learning principles
Strong facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in a related field
Professional certifications such as CPTD, SHRM-CP/SCP, ATD, PMP, or coaching credentials (ICF)

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours: Varies
FTE:0.10
Closing Date:01/11/2027