Continuing Education Instructor

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). Courses offered will vary based on participant interest, including 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 appropriate as a continuing education topic, including curriculum, length, outcomes, and class materials organization. The incumbent will work with CE staff to secure days, dates, and times for class offerings, prepare the class, teach the class, and assess student satisfaction.

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
• 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 and classroom size needed, and identify 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

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

• Teaching experience
• Associate Degree (or higher)

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.

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

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

• Standing & Walking
• Sitting
• Carrying
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
• Climb or Balance
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• Squatting
• Handle or Feel
• Reach with Hands and Arms
• Talking or hearing
• Tasting/Smelling
• Working Overhead
• Speak in English via Phone or In Person
• Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
• Ability to Adjust and Focus

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
• 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