Adjunct Instructor Continuing Education

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuing Education Department is continuously accepting applications for part-time instructors to teach career certificates, professional development, and person enrichment non-credit courses in their area of expertise. Courses are presented in varying formats lasting from one day to several weeks. Start dates and times will vary according to the course offering. Instructors will prepare and present course material during the assigned course times, coordinate materials with the Program Coordinator, and follow-up with necessary paperwork. Continuing Education offers a wide variety of courses in areas including, but not limited to: Seasonal arts and crafts, Yoga and wellness classes, Retirement planning fundamentals, Basic home repair skills, Introductory courses to build confidence. Describe your areas of interest and expertise in your cover letter and identify the specific course(s) you are interested in teaching. We welcome new class ideas!

Requirements

High school diploma and expertise or experience relevant to the course topic required
Ability to pass a background check
Strong communication skills
Ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of people
Ability to articulate in both small and large group settings
Professional demeanor and reliability
Effective time management to ensure classes run smoothly and on schedule
Adaptability and ability to respond to participant needs in real time
Excellent customer service skills
Positive attitude and ability to function collaboratively as part of a customer-oriented team
Regular, prompt and reliable attendance
Ability to pass a background check
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Social Interaction Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision