PT Faculty-Yoga - Globe

Gila Community College•Globe, AZ

About The Position

Gila Community College is seeking a part-time Yoga instructor to plan and lead safe, inclusive classes. The instructor demonstrates poses, guides breathing and relaxation techniques, offers appropriate modifications, monitors participants’ form, and maintains a supportive learning environment. Instruction may be delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format, using methods that accommodate different learning styles and support students in achieving course outcomes. The instructor maintains accurate records, verifies attendance and participation, and submits rolls and grades by required deadlines. The position operates under moderate supervision from higher-level academic administrators, while allowing independent decisions about the class environment and instructional methods within academic freedom and College guidance. Adjunct faculty teach at least one and no more than nine classroom contact hours per week during a semester, unless a larger assignment is approved. They may also attend designated convocations, planning activities, staff meetings, and professional or accreditation activities; provide tutoring and student guidance; and assist with other College educational programs and duties as directed. Employment requires the ability to pass a background screening and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as necessary. Duties are performed in a classroom using standard and specialized technologies and equipment. The work may involve repetitive fine-motor activity manipulating light-to-moderate-weight objects, possible operation of motor vehicles, and limited exposure to loud noise and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

Education, training, and experience that meet the appropriate credentialing guidelines for the instructional area.
Ability to pass a background screening process and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively use various technologies, programs, and instructional methods to produce quality instructional and student-success opportunities.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices, particularly when performing general physical activities.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead safe, inclusive yoga classes.
Demonstrate poses; guide breathing and relaxation techniques; offer appropriate modifications; monitor participants’ form; and maintain a supportive learning environment.
Teach using in-person, web-based, or hybrid methods and communicate subject matter in ways that accommodate different learning styles and support course outcomes.
Maintain effective records and provide timely, accurate information to students in accordance with College directives.
Teach at least one and no more than nine classroom contact hours per week during a semester, unless a larger assignment is approved by the College President or designated personnel.
Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration and submit complete, accurate rolls and grades by specified deadlines.
Attend designated Fall and Spring convocation and planning activities, staff meetings, continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement, or accreditation activities.
Provide one-on-one tutoring and advice or counsel as needed, and foster student engagement and success.
Assist with ancillary educational programs and services as needed.
Perform similar duties as directed; with administrator approval, adjunct faculty may voluntarily serve on College committees or sponsor a club or organization.