Community Education - Personal Development Instructor

Community Education - Personal Development Instructor

Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $30.00 - 40.00 per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) IS FILLED.

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 & majors: Community Education - Personal Interest.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Essential Job
Functions:

• Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
  
• Submit a complete proposal per class including proposed budget.
  
• 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.
  
• Adapt instructional methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that course content is accessible and comprehensible for adult learners.
  
• 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:

• 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer