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Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Parkland College

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#Adjunct Faculty
Part TimeContractOn Site2-5 yrs$50 - $150/hrPosted 13 days agoCloses Jul 1

Salary

$50 - $150/hr

Quick overview

Deliver professional development and community education courses to diverse adult learners. Develop course proposals, syllabi, and learning objectives while fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements summary

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and proficiency in the proposed area of instruction. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

bachelor degreeOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCurriculum Development

Job description

  • Community Education - Professional Development Instructor 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", providing quality, diverse and customer focused programming for the varying community age demographics, interest and needs.
  • We specialize in lifelong learning opportunities for professional growth, career enhancement, educational travel, and personal enrichment.
  • Hiring needs are dependent on student enrollment and course schedules.
  • Salary is dependent on qualifications.
  • Information regarding department programs: Community Education Department website. (opens in new window) Applicants must submit: An online employment application Cover letter Resume or CV An online Community Education Course Proposal Form: Course Proposal Form Link. (opens in new window) Essential Job Functions: 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 Minimum 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.
  • In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.
  • This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
  • Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
  • Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.
  • Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
  • For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.
  • Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
  • Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.
  • Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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Community Education provides valuable professional development opportunities, from career-enhancing workshops and certification programs to customized training programs designed just for your company's need.

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IndustryProfessional Training and Coaching
TypeEducational
Size11-50 employees
HQChampaign, Illinois
Founded1966

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