Instructor, Encore

Instructor, Encore

Department: Encore

Location: Corporate College East

Reports To:  Director, Open Enrollment Programs

Recruitment Type:  External/Internal 

Requisition ID: req6671 

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Fridays various daytime hours

Number of Openings:  0

Job Description:

SUMMARY
Instructs multi-week classes of interest within Encore Campus, the Lifelong Learning program of Cuyahoga Community College. For over 30 years, the College's Center for Aging Initiatives has been the premier provider of lifelong learning opportunities for individuals 55 and older. Based on the concept of providing lifelong learning programs within an academic environment, Encore Campus holds to an education standard that recognizes the intellectual interests of older students.
To maintain an exciting and quality education experience, the program is always interested in new instructors who can enrich our curriculum.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides instruction that matches the level and interest of students.
Develops and presents curriculum that exhibits the value of lifelong learning.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Education and experience appropriate to the class being offered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to assess and grade the progress of students.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of students and the community.

COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Adaptability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Prior instructional experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $30.00/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume.  It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application.  This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.  Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.