Workshop Instructor, Voinovich Academy Excellence in Public Service; pool

Job Description

The training sessions may be held in person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. THESE ARE GRANT-FUNDED / EXTERNALLY FUNDED TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITIONS. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF CONTINUED FUNDING.

Applications to this pool will be used to fill part-time, intermittent, instructor positions for one or more half or full day non-credit bearing professional training workshops for the Voinovich School's Academy of Excellence in Public Service.

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary academic unit at Ohio University. Engaging across sectors, the School's faculty, professional staff, and students work together to promote economic growth, social impact, leadership and engagement. The Leadership Academy, within the Voinovich School, offers customized professional and executive education programs for adult professionals working in the public or nonprofit sector.

Each session is geared toward emerging leaders, professional leaders, or executive leaders. The training sessions may be held in-person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Job Description:

Duties will include developing and presenting session content while working closely with the curriculum manager to meet the needs of the specific learners. This collaboration includes writing appropriate objectives for assessment purposes, creating a training agenda, and providing materials (such as pre-work for participants, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts). We are looking for engaging instructors who incorporate elements of active learning into their instruction.

Based on client interest, we anticipate the need for instructors in the following subject matter/content areas:

• Knowledge transfer within organizations and with external entities. Theories of knowledge transfer v. practice.
• Economic development fundamentals.
• Local government budget and financing.
• Asset mapping.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in at least one of the content areas outlined in the job description.
• Commitment to interactive and participatory learning
• Experience teaching, training, or facilitating adult learners, whether at the university level or in professional settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree is preferred. Experience in the public sector or nonprofit environment is preferred.

Planning Unit: Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

Department: Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Deanna Clifford cliffordd

Employment Type: Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)

Quick Link: 55900

Advertised Salary:

Fixed rate per hour of Instruction based on enrollment.