Part-Time Instr, AST - job 1 of 3

Instructional experience in an accelerated skills training or related vocational field.

Experience with creating and deploying student engagement and retention strategies.

1. Knowledge of designated industry and practical experience in relevant work environment.

2. Knowledge of industry certifications and ability to identify training gaps in a students’ learning.

3. Ability to design learning and training experiences to meet real world outcomes.

4. Ability to work with staff on projects and programs for the students to enhance development of the hands-on skills necessary for job placement.

5. Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning Centered Teaching Strategies).

6. Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment).

7. Ability to counsel students on relevant industry careers and pathways bringing confidence and clarity to their future education and career goals.

8. Ability to design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon, and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment. (Inclusion and Diversity)

9. Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of industry trends, equipment, and technology. (Professional Commitment).

10. Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, digital content, experiential learning activities, etc.

11. Skill in the use of personal computers, teleconferencing and general office software.

12. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in groups and one-on-one settings), orally, and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with students, graduates, staff, funding partners and potential employers. Proficiency in target language relevant to desired market.

13. Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.