Part-time Instructor, Travel Agent

Tulsa Technology Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

T Tulsa Technology Center is seeking an experienced part-time instructor for the ACD program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role involves teaching travel agent concepts, updating syllabi, and delivering competency-based instruction during evening classes.

Requirements include 3–5 years in the travel industry, a recognized Travel Industry certification, knowledge of industry terminology, ability to research and quote clients, and willingness to mentor adult learners.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years actively working as a travel agent is required.
• Must have a certification recognized by the Travel Industry.
• Knowledge of travel industry terminology and ability to research and prepare quotes for clients.
• Must be familiar with setting up an agency and/or working for an agency and how they differ.
• Experience teaching adults in an educational setting is preferred.
• Flexible to work at least one night per week as scheduled throughout the spring, summer and fall semesters.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience in the appropriate subject matter.
• Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by district policy and certification/regulatory agencies.
• Ensure syllabus, supply list and lesson plans are current prior to each class taught.
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills and professionalism (i.e. – prepared, reliable, responsible, punctual, etc.)
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of Tulsa Tech's ACD program.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as required by the ACD department.
• Maintain dependable attendance and timeliness arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Skills

Travel industry knowledge

Quote research

Agency setup knowledge

Adult education (preferred)

Education

Travel Industry Certification

Job description

• 3-5 years actively working as a travel agentis required.
• Must have a certification recognized by the Travel Industry.
• Knowledge of the travel industry terminology and abilityto research and prepare quotes for clients.
• Must be familiar with setting up an agency and/or working for an agency and how they differ.
• Experience teaching adults in an educational setting is preferred.
• The work schedule for this position requires flexibility to work at least one night per weekas scheduled throughout the spring, summer and fall semesters.

Essential Job Functions for all ACD Instructors:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience in the appropriate subject matter.
• Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by district policy and certification/regulatory agencies.
• Ensure syllabus, supply list and lesson plans are current prior to each class taught.
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills and professionalism (i.e. – prepared, reliable, responsible, punctual, etc.)
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of Tulsa Tech's ACD program.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as required by the ACD department.
• Maintain dependable attendance andtimelyarrivalin accordance withscheduled work hours.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Shift:

Evenings

Salary Schedule:

Standard rate schedule for non-regular (temporary, adjunct, substitute) and regular part-time employees

Hiring Range:

$35 per hour

Benefits:

N/A

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to travel or work extended hours, as needed.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Closing Date:

This posting will remain open as part of our continuous recruitment efforts. Due to ongoing business needs, we are continuously seeking qualified candidates for this role. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available. This position will remain posted until a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established or organizational needs change.

NOTE:

TULSA TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER