Instructor- Continuing Education

Instructor- Continuing Education
Harold Washington College

Continuing Education courses are short, focused courses offered for personal growth and professional development. We are currently seeking instructors to teach non-credit, adult enrichment courses on various topics including Art, Music, Travel, Computers, Finance and Investment, Fitness and more. Most courses for adults meet once a week for three hours on a weekday evening or Saturday morning for 1 - 8 weeks. No academic credit is awarded.

Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats. Face-to-face courses will meet on the Harold Washington College campus.

Do you have an idea for a Continuing Education course? We are open to ideas for new courses!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct/facilitate courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/certifications may be required dependent on course offering
• Teaching experience not required; industry experience valued
• Knowledge of Brightspace, preferred but not required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college

For consideration, please submit the following:

• A cover letter indicating the discipline of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Transcript (Official transcripts must be provided if hired for a course that requires a degree)

 We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals. This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.