CE Instructor- Writing

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements Formal training and degrees in your discipline are required, with at least a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree preferred. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: A minimum of 1-3 years of successful teaching experience in a college or music school environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for engaging with diverse groups of people, including young children, adults, seniors, and local organizations. Applicants must possess advanced proficiency in at least one of the following writing styles: fiction, nonfiction, script-writing, comedy, poetry, song lyrics, professional development, technical writing, blogging, article composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others. The ideal candidate will be adept at clearly explaining conceptsand techniques to students of varying ages, backgrounds, andexperience levels. A strong dedication to teaching and a sincereinterest in supporting lifelong learning for individual studentsare essential. Excellent communication skills, responsiveness toemails, openness to new ideas, initiative, and a willingness topromote and market personal classes are required. The ability toteach multiple disciplines is advantageous. Experience teachingonline is necessary, and proficiency with virtual meetingapplications is mandatory. Candidates must have a modern computerequipped with a microphone and camera for live online instruction,be capable of recording lectures on video, and create coursematerials using Blackboard. If not already familiar withBlackboard, applicants should be willing to participate in trainingsessions. Competency with email, social media platforms, textmessaging, screen sharing, and content sharing is alsorequired.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Education Requirements Formal training and degrees in your discipline are required, with at least a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree preferred. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: A minimum of 1-3 years of successful teaching experience in a college or music school environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for engaging with diverse groups of people, including young children, adults, seniors, and local organizations. Applicants must possess advanced proficiency in at least one of the following writing styles: fiction, nonfiction, script-writing, comedy, poetry, song lyrics, professional development, technical writing, blogging, article composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others. 42.11306

ABOUT THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center is seeking apart-time writing instructor to teach group classes for adults andchildren, starting in January 2026. Employment for this roledepends on class enrollment and may include evening and weekendhours. The primary responsibilities of this position include teachingweekly non-credit classes and supporting community educationprograms. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues toenhance instructional quality and student engagement, whilemaintaining a consistent teaching schedule throughout the academicyear. Duties include developing lesson plans, administering studentassessments, and integrating technology into the teaching andlearning process. The role also involves designing and deliveringcourses in multiple formats, including In-Person, Self-Paced,Online Live, and Hybrid modalities. Additionally, the instructorwill participate in departmental and faculty meetings, trainingsessions, and contribute to program marketing and outreachinitiatives, engaging with social media platforms to promotecourses and enhance program visibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.