Adjunct Instructor, Workforce and Continuing Education (Shared Faculty)

JOB The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements that may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Prepare for assigned instruction assignment(s), which may include studying/customizing existing instructor/facilitator guides, as well as possibly developing the curriculum. Ensure effective learning tools (i.e., handouts, workbooks, audio-visual materials, simulations) are ready in ample time for the class start time. Use effective adult learning techniques to accomplish stated learning objectives for a variety of learning styles. Work collaboratively with the Temple College Business and Continuing Education Division in the scheduling and delivery of open-enrollment and customized, contract training. Professionally represent Temple College Business and Continuing Education in all interactions associated with scheduled assignments. May also involve serving in a consulting role to help businesses address organizational development needs. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):
Expertise in the field in which the applicant desires to teach Business and Continuing Education classes, including but not limited to any required certifications, licenses, and/or designated work experiences; Knowledge of adult learning principles; Previous experience helping adults learn in a classroom/training room setting.

PREFERRED:
"Real world" experience in the subject matter assigned (i.e., human resource business professional for a human resources class; EKG technician for EKG class).

Previous experience teaching continuing education classes for a college or university.

"This position is a shared faculty where the applicants will be paid by a third-party." SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of course delivery processes.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill to implement new strategies and procedures or examine and reengineer existing processes.

ABILITIES:

• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify instructional processes.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Moderate physical activity that may include lifting, pushing, pulling of classroom furniture, materials, and equipment up to 30 pounds. Standing for extended periods of time. Keyboard manipulation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an interior/office work environment.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Varies from class-to-class, project-to-project assignment. May be weekdays, evenings or Saturdays; short sessions (i.e., 2 hours) over several weeks; several, consecutive full days; weekly or semi-weekly sessions for several months. Will require evening and/or morning work during class semesters.

This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK:
Varies per assignment

TRS/ORP:
Dependent upon Current TRS Classification

SUPERVISOR OF:
None

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Workforce Director, Business and Continuing Education and/or Division Director, Business and Continuing Education.