Senior Adult Instructor- Continuing Education (Part-time)

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position. Adhere to approved course syllabus. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes. Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course. Submit syllabi and/or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office. Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development; accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth. Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community. Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed. Classes are for adults 55+.

Requirements

Documented expertise in the subject which may include: Fitness for Adults 55+ (Yoga, Weight Training, Zumba Gold, Exercise to Music, etc.), Art (Acrylic, Watercolors, China Painting, Drawing, Portrait Painting, etc.), ESL, Arts & Crafts, Personal Enrichment, Computers/ Technology, Cooking/ Baking, Dance, Music/ Choir, and Wellness.
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education may be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabus.
Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.
Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress.
Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course.
Submit syllabi and/or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines.
Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.
Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development
Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.
Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.
Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.