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Parkland College · 3 weeks ago

Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Champaign, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50/hr - $150/hr

Parkland College is dedicated to providing quality community education programs and is seeking a Community Education - Professional Development Instructor. The role involves delivering engaging classroom instruction, developing course materials, and fostering an inclusive learning environment for students of various ages and abilities.

Higher Education

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

Qualification

Bachelor's degreePrior teaching experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCultural awarenessProfessional attitudeInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or applicable experience

Prior experience or proficiency in proposed area of instruction

Successful completion of a criminal background check with fingerprinting

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