Continuing Education Instructor

Overview

Muskegon Community College is seeking to hire Continuing Education Instructors. The main purpose of this position is to teach non-credit classes offered by Muskegon Community College Continuing Education (CE). CE courses will vary based on interests of participants; some currently desired topics include art (painting, pottery/ceramics, drawing), language (Spanish, American Sign Language, German), fitness (yoga, pilates, tai-chi), creative writing, and culinary arts.

CE instructors are not covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for faculty.

The instructor will create a proposal for a class that is appropriate as a continuing education topic, with curriculum, class length, outcomes, and class materials organization. The incumbent will work with CE staff to secure days, dates, and times for class offerings. They will be expected to prepare the class, teach the class, and assess student satisfaction with the class.

Continuing Education fulfills part of the college’s legislated purpose, which includes offering classes in the community for fun and enrichment. The incumbent will report to the Continuing Education Coordinator in the Workforce Development department.

• Researching and building a class appropriate for continuing education
• Completing and submitting the Course Proposal Form
• Identify and determine [content to be clarified in final draft]
• Using MCC protocols and procedures, create an appropriate curriculum for a class
• Curriculum development will include clear outcomes and instruction hours
• In coordination with CE Program Coordinator, determine class location, classroom size needed, and resources necessary to run the class, and any out-of-pocket expenses that will be incurred by students
• Prepare the classroom for teaching
• Assess student satisfaction with the class

Minimum Qualifications

• (Proven) (Documented) Expertise in the topic area, either through experience or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Associate Degree (or higher)

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Muskegon Community College website and submit the following required materials:

• Muskegon Community College Online Application
• Resume
• Short Cover Letter - describing the class(es) you want to teach.
• If relevant, unofficial college transcripts.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

• Detailed Work
• Student Contact
• Deadline oriented
• Problem Situations
• Multiple Priorities & Demands
• Emergency Situations
• Confidentiality
• On-call Availability
• Continual Interruptions
• Working Alone
• Faculty Contact
• Working with Others

• Standing & Walking:
  No or limited requirement
• Sitting
• Carrying
• Reach with Hands and Arms
• Talking or hearing
• Speak in English via Phone or In Person
• Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
• Ability to Adjust and Focus

Normal Office environment with little, if any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Job Location:

Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Position Type:
Part-Time