[Hiring] Adjunct Lead Instructor @MyComputerCareer

Role Description

The Adjunct Lead Instructor is responsible for providing quality IT instruction to students in the academic methodologies assigned. The Adjunct Lead Instructor will work with the Director of Education to ensure that student cohorts in the assigned Resident, online, and/or hybrid academic delivery methodologies receive training to acquire the skills and to prepare for certification exams that will allow them to transition into the IT Workforce.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned cohort(s) of students in the assigned academic delivery methodologies.
• Model and cultivate a team culture of excitement and passion for changing student lives.
• Provide motivational leadership for Instructors and students focusing on respect and setting an exemplary example.
• Facilitate an organized, informed, engaging classroom experience that encourages the retention, course completion, and certification of assigned student cohorts.
• Coach and develop Instructors to provide ongoing assistance to struggling Students of Concern.
• Using various communication tools such as phone, chat, email, text, video, or in-person, directly communicate with and coach Students of Concern.
• Respond timely and accurately to student questions and concerns.
• Regularly monitor student progress and contribute to the encouragement and motivation of students regarding commitment to the program, pursuit of high achievement in academics, and preparation to take certification exams.
• Deliver curriculum and instructional activities to provide students with an outstanding academic and training experience during each class session that prepares students to take their certification exams.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities, per the published syllabus.
• Maintain discipline and manage student behavior in accordance with the policies and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the academic and training program by providing constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused and detail-oriented.
• Excellent computer skills and commitment to the use of technology.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Confidentiality is a must for this role.
• Ethical conduct is always displayed.
• Self-motivated, positive, and helpful attitude.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Currently have, or are able to obtain, the certifications relative to the courses being taught.
• Must be able to captivate and stimulate a student audience.
• Ability to think outside the box.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Information Technology or a related field; or a combination of education and work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of practical work experience in the IT industry (within the last 10 years) is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with classroom and online instruction is preferred.
• Candidates with a different combination of technical training experience and practical work experience will be considered.

Physical and Cognitive Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Listen to employees and communicate verbal and written feedback. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Observe and detect concerns or areas for improvement within the workplace.
• Frequently move about the office and customer/prospect locations in diverse environments.
• Maintain a high level of consistent cognitive function to negotiate complex transactions with employees and students or vendors.
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch when maneuvering the office environment.
• Lift up to 25lbs at times.