Roger Williams University
Title: Continuing Education Instructor Extension School

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Temporary and Per Diem

Job Type: Part-time Temporary

Posted On: Fri Dec 19 2025

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Dean of the Extension School, the Continuing Education (CE) Instructor will be responsible for, conducting non-degree professional certificate programs, courses, and seminars for non-credit to individuals and organizations through the Extension School - Center for Professional Development. CE Instructors will offer flexible formats, employing state of art practices, ranging from intensive sessions focused on various areas of interest, to professional certificates that are innovative, integrated, relevant, and competency based, to personal development programs covering a range of topics.

Essential Functions/Characteristics

Develop and Conduct Non-Credit Professional Development (PD) Offering(s)

Design and develop a high quality continuing education offering and provide a detailed outline of each session.

Complete the CE Offering Description Form that includes course description, instructional methods, objectives, required texts, projects, expectations of students, course details and instructor contact information (including an RWU email address).

Issue a grade in accordance with the approved CPD grade scheme upon the completion of the CE session and create and issue signed certificates, CEUs, etc. issued by dean of continuing studies as required.

Distribute, collect and evaluate student/participant satisfaction surveys to determine the effectiveness of the continuing education offering(s).

Job Requirements:

Expertise in the specific field or profession.

Knowledge of conducting trainings and/or professional development to adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Recognized as a leader or expert in the specific field of professional development.

Master's or Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, as necessary.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu