City Colleges of Chicago
Instructor - Continuing Education
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Instructor- Continuing Education
Harold Washington College City of Chicago Colleges City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 70,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. 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
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)
Salary Range: $35.00 per hour - $150.00 per hour
Pay rates for Continuing Education instructors are determined based on course complexity, subject area, instructor experience, market demand, and other relevant factors. Rates are competitive for the Chicago area and may vary for nationally recognized guest instructors or specialized programs. Final compensation will be confirmed at the time of appointment
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.
Benefits
Benefits information is found at:
Health and Benefits - City Colleges of Chicago
WE OFFER:
Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.
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.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
The intent of this job description is to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all the necessary qualifications to perform the work.
Sep 26, 2022
TBD Additional Information
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Harold Washington College City of Chicago Colleges City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 70,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. 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
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)
Salary Range: $35.00 per hour - $150.00 per hour
Pay rates for Continuing Education instructors are determined based on course complexity, subject area, instructor experience, market demand, and other relevant factors. Rates are competitive for the Chicago area and may vary for nationally recognized guest instructors or specialized programs. Final compensation will be confirmed at the time of appointment
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.
Benefits
Benefits information is found at:
Health and Benefits - City Colleges of Chicago
WE OFFER:
Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.
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.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
The intent of this job description is to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all the necessary qualifications to perform the work.
Sep 26, 2022
TBD Additional Information
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