Part-Time Instructor Pool - CREO: Creative English

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 87,408 - 101,377; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for Creative English courses aimed at older adults in Santa Barbara, CA. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree related to the subject, along with appropriate coursework or experience in older adult education. Responsibilities include providing quality instruction, preparing course materials, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. This role offers $73.59 hourly compensation, suitable for those wanting flexible teaching opportunities while impacting the lives of learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Thirty hours of coursework in understanding older adult needs or one year of professional experience with older adults.
• Teaching experience to adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and maintain a teaching environment.
• Prepare lessons and instructional materials.
• Utilize technology during classroom instruction.

Skills

Teaching and learning environment creation

Curriculum development

Technology utilization in instruction

Monitoring student progress

Education

Bachelor's degree related to course subject

California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential

Job description

Part‑Time Instructor Pool – CREO: Creative English

Salary: $73.59 Hourly

Job Type: PT Noncredit Faculty

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Department: SEL Older Adults Courses

Basic Functions

Santa Barbara City College is seeking PT faculty for Older Adults – Creative English courses at the School of Extended Learning.

The starting noncredit adjunct rate from salary table 25 is $63.45 per hour – Lecture and $47.59 per hour – Lab. If you have an advanced degree, the rate is $66.15 per hour – Lecture and $49.61 per hour – Lab.

Representative Duties

• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.
• Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching. Provide instruction to students in noncredit courses in accordance with course outlines, semester schedule and college mission which may include multilevel, day, evening, and weekend courses.
• Plan lessons and prepare instructional materials including syllabus.
• Utilize technology as part of classroom instruction.
• Monitor student progress and modify approaches as needed for effectiveness.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught, and either:

1. (A) Thirty hours or two semester units of course work or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; OR (B) One year of professional experience working with older adults; OR
2. Associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught AND two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; AND sixty hours or four semester units of coursework or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

Possession of a full‑time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in the subject matter OR

For courses in an occupation for which the district offers or has offered apprenticeship instruction, the minimum qualifications for noncredit apprenticeship instructors in that occupation, as specified in title 5 section 53413.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience to adults who are entering, re‑entering, upskilling, or transforming within the workplace.
• Sensitivity to and respect of the diverse and wide range of students in class.
• Ability to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in class.