Adjunct Professor (contract) -Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy
Adriana's Insurance
About the Academy
The Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy is a sponsored, elite workforce development and leadership program serving Latino and underserved young adults ages 18–25.
Our mission is to equip students with real-world professional skills, certifications, and career placement opportunities through structured mentorship, high-level instruction, and direct workforce pipelines.
The program blends the energy of a leadership fellowship with the outcomes of a workforce institute, focused on job readiness, certification completion, and long-term career growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Adjunct Professors to teach within our 12-week cohort-based academy and a 4–6-week certification extension tracks.
Adjunct Professors are industry professionals who design and deliver engaging, career-relevant curriculum aligned with our mission:
confidence, skill-building, certification attainment, and job placement.
This is a contract-based teaching opportunity ideal for professionals who are passionate about developing emerging talent and giving back through structured mentorship and workforce preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
- Design and deliver a structured syllabus aligned with your subject matter expertise
- Lead engaging, high-quality sessions twice weekly (90 minutes each)
- Provide practical, career-focused instruction (not theory-heavy)
- Assign and review light weekly assignments or exercises
- Support students in applying skills to real-world career scenarios
Student Development
- Foster a professional, supportive, and high-expectation learning environment
- Encourage accountability, participation, and growth mindset
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students
- Support certification readiness (if applicable to your track)
Collaboration & Reporting
- Submit syllabus and learning objectives prior to cohort start
- Track attendance and participation
- Communicate any student concerns to program leadership
- Participate in brief instructor alignment meetings if requested
Teaching Areas
We are currently seeking adjunct instructors in the following areas:
- Public Speaking & Professional Presence
- Sales & Customer Relations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Goal Setting & Execution Planning
- Resume & Interview Preparation
- Digital Marketing
- AI & ChatGPT Workforce Applications
- Accounting Fundamentals
- HR Assistant Certification
- Executive Assistant Training
- Media/Production Skills
(Additional specialties welcomed.)
Student Population
Adjunct Professors will teach cohorts of approximately 20 students:
- Ages 18–25
- First-generation and underserved backgrounds
- Career-seeking and workforce-focused
- Enrolled in a sponsored leadership and certification academy
Compensation Structure
This is a flat-fee, per-cohort contract role.
Each cohort includes:
- 12-week core program
- 4–6 week certification extension (if applicable)
Compensation will be determined based on:
- Subject matter expertise
- Certification track
- Session load
- Experience level
Requirements
Qualifications
- 3+ years professional experience in relevant field
- Teaching, training, or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Passion for workforce development and youth empowerment
- Ability to teach in-person in Irvine, CA (required)
- Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and student success
Preferred:
- Prior adjunct or workshop facilitation experience
- Experience working with first-generation or underserved populations
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
$166k - $220k
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