Community Education - Professional Development Instructor

Community Education Adjunct instructor appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and are paid $50.00 - $150.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications accepted until position(s) is filled.

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

• Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
• Submit a complete proposal per class including proposed budget.
• Submit a complete syllabus and learning objectives.
• Provide classroom instructions in accordance with stated objectives, and established course outline.
• Engage and interact effectively with students of all ages and abilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and adapt instructional methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that course content is accessible and comprehensible for adult learners.
• Connect course material to learners’ real work and goals; provide opportunities and tools for learners to immediately apply learned skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex concepts in an engaging and understandable manner.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to create a positive and interactive classroom experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or applicable experience.
• Prior experience or proficiency in proposed area of instruction.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional attitude.
• Cultural awareness/sensitivity.
• Ability to work with others.

In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend their SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Equal Opportunity Employer.