Community Education Instructor

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A Community Education Instructor is an instructor hired for an individual seminar for which he/she is qualified. The Community Education Instructor reports to one of the following coordinators (Community Education/Training/Contract Training) and provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time staff in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to provide instructions at other campus sites is required.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the subject matter.
Certification, licensure, endorsements and related experience will be considered.
Experience in instructional/classroom technology.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Education, subject matter, or closely related field
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction using appropriate technology, appropriate and effective standards of delivery, and a variety of methods of instruction.
To create a student-centered learning environment that is accessible to individual learners with diverse educational needs and goals.
Facilitate student learning by preparing, delivering, and assessing learning activities that are consistent with approved course outcomes.
Improve student learning by using a variety of teaching strategies.
Cultivate open-minded inquiry.
Encourage thoughtful, self-reflective assessment.
Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.
Provide applicable and relevant classroom exercises.
Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional processes as appropriate, and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.