Professional Development Community Education Instructor
About The Position
Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois. Assignment availability is dependent on market demand and enrollment. This position has a salary range of $50.00 - 150.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a pooled position, which means applications are accepted year-round. When an opening becomes available, qualified applicants from the pool may be contacted for interviews. NOTE: We only review applications submitted within the last six months, so remember to keep your application updated. Community Education is positioned to be a “one-stop
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or applicable experience.
- Prior experience or proficiency in proposed area of instruction.
- Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Professional attitude.
- Cultural awareness/sensitivity.
- Ability to work with others.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
- Submit a complete proposal per class including proposed budget.
- Submit a complete syllabus and learning objectives.
- Provide classroom instructions in accordance with stated objectives, and established course outline.
- Engage and interact effectively with students of all ages and abilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods and adapt instructional methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that course content is accessible and comprehensible for adult learners
- Connect course material to learners’ real work and goals; provide opportunities and tools for learners to immediately apply learned skills
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex concepts in an engaging and understandable manner
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to create a positive and interactive classroom experience
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
