Essential Skills, Part-Time Faculty (Non-Credit) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Community College of Philadelphia

Job Title: Essential Skills, Part-Time Faculty (Non-Credit)
Location: Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty, Adjuncts
Job Number: Office of Workforce & Economic Inn.
Department: Office of Workforce & Economic Inn.
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position SummaryEssential Responsibilities

• Teach Essential Skills Courses that are part of the Career & Professional Development Training, Open Enrollment and Contract Training Offerings.
• Curriculum will be provided; adaptation to online format is the responsibility of the instructor.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of existing technology to further learning for students.
• Incorporate instructional technology to support the learning process.
• Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences, and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual successes. Proactively identify/address problems.

• Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
• Manage the learning environment with a student-centered focus. Implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students.
• Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in the field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Recognize the unique needs, culture, and context of students and advocates for their learning and well-being.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required.

• Proven experience as an instructor or trainer, including at least two (2) years of teaching adult learners.
• Working knowledge of designing and delivering effective instruction in online and in-person environments required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a passion for training, and the ability to engage and connect with students are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.
• Bilingual or other language proficiency.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the Community College of Philadelphia. CCP offers adjunct faculty access to a range of valuable benefits and resources.

Adjunct faculty benefits include:

• Participation in 403(b) retirement plan: receive a 5% employer contribution when you contribute 5%

• Tuition remission opportunities

• Eligibility for limited medical coverage options, where applicable

For additional details, please visit our benefits page.

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree
• Other

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience teaching adult leaners?

• Yes
• No

Do you have working knowledge of designing and delivering effective online and in-person instruction?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience teaching at a community college?

• Yes
• No

Are you bilingual or have other language proficiency?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience teaching diverse student populations?

• Yes
• No