Adjunct Instructor Personal Finance

Klamath Community College • Klamath Falls, OR

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About The Position

Klamath Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach Personal Finance courses on a term-by-term basis through its Distance Education portal and face to face. Classes are generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with day and evening opportunities. In-person class times may be coordinated with the adjunct to accommodate schedules.

The instructor teaches course content using methods appropriate to the audience and subject, including group discussion, online and technology-enhanced delivery, and computers. The role includes designing and delivering supplemental materials for a broad range of learning abilities, using varied teaching styles to support a diverse student population, participating in instructor evaluation and assessment of student achievement, and adapting teaching techniques in response to assessment feedback. Faculty requirements also include creating course syllabi, evaluating student progress, and grading according to college policy and procedure.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may be considered if they provide a one-page statement explaining how their education, experience, or other qualifications are equivalent to the stated requirements. The position involves frequent interaction with students, faculty, and industry partners. Evening or weekend hours may be required during peak activity periods. The work takes place in a standard office and occasional field environment, with regular movement between seated, standing, and walking positions and occasional lifting or carrying of up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting.
• Knowledge of banking and financial services.
• Knowledge of credit and debt management.
• Knowledge of investing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of retirement planning.
• Knowledge of insurance and risk management.
• Knowledge of personal income taxes.
• Knowledge of consumer protection and financial literacy.
• Knowledge of homeownership and real estate financing basics.
• Effective English written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications must provide a one-page statement explaining how their education, experience, or other qualifications are equivalent to the requirements to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in an advisory finance role.
• Community college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Personal Finance course information using instructional methods appropriate to the audience and subject, including group discussion, online and technology-enhanced delivery, and computers.
• Design and deliver supplemental teaching materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of students with a broad range of learning abilities.
• Use a variety of teaching styles to provide quality learning experiences to a diverse student population.
• Participate in instructor evaluation and assessment of student academic achievement.
• Modify teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.
• Create course syllabi, evaluate student progress, and grade according to college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level