Part-Time Instructor Outdoor Leadership; POOL

Classification Title

Classification Title Part-Time Instructor

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $752 per load unit (subject to change due to ongoing faculty negotiations

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes POOL - Open For 2026-27 Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Part-Time Instructor

Instructor Status

Instructor Status This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.

Overtime Eligible Exempt

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Learned Professional

Campus Location

Primary Purpose

Provide instruction in Health & Human Performance Outdoor Leadership courses including lecture and select learning lab components. Part-time instructors direct student learning, discussions and evaluate student performance in the classroom and during hands-on field sessions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Outdoor Leadership courses.
  
  This includes lecturing and guiding in classroom activities, providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, and classes taught on or off campus.
• Office Hours and Student Contact. All instructors are expected to be available to their students outside of class when students are scheduled on campus. There is a minimum of at least one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Cooperate with other College personnel and Outdoor Leadership faculty to assist students progression of learning.
• Act as a resource person for students.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.

Department Specific

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge in the field of Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, or Outdoor Recreation, including demonstrated competency of the following skills: safety, risk management, navigation, wilderness first aid, decision making, weather, instructional, facilitation, effective communication, organization, and professional ethics.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom and field situations.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate or oversee the operation of a variety of technical equipment, including rock gear, mountaineering equipment, Whisper lite stoves, whitewater rafts, etc (depending upon teaching assignment)
• Ability to carry a pack greater than 50#, over uneven terrain, for more than 3 miles.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with Outdoor Leadership faculty and other COCC staffs at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability/skills to competently advise and/or serve students from a variety of background, respecting cultural and socio-economic differences.

Ergonomic Requirements

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office…