Your Side Hobby Could Be Our Next Class!

Do you have a skill, craft, professional specialty, or area of expertise that others would love to learn?

Umpqua Community College is looking for part-time Community Education Instructors to create and lead engaging, practical learning experiences for people throughout Douglas County.

This is an opportunity to turn your expertise into meaningful community learning—whether you're teaching a hands-on workshop, sharing professional knowledge, helping adults develop new skills, or introducing youth and families to something new.

We welcome instructors with expertise in areas such as:

• Arts & Crafts
• Professional Development
• Computers & Electronics
• Fitness & Health
• Home & Garden
• Recreation & Dance
• Youth Camps & Family Programs

Have an idea for a class that isn't on the list? We'd love to hear it!

You don't have to be a career educator to succeed in this role. We're looking for people who bring real-world expertise, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in helping others learn.

As a Community Education Instructor, you will:

• Develop and teach approved non-credit courses and workshops.
• Create practical curriculum, handouts, activities, and other learning materials.
• Make complex or specialized topics approachable, interesting, and useful.
• Create an inclusive learning environment where participants feel comfortable asking questions and building skills.
• Manage your classroom, materials, attendance, and required documentation.
• Represent UCC professionally when working with students and community members.
• Participate in instructor training and department activities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in the subject area you'll teach.
• Ability to work independently and manage course responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to complete electronic and paper documentation accurately.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Reliable internet access and an active email account for UCC's web-based systems.

Preferred:

• Previous teaching, training, facilitation, or workshop experience.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation: 

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx