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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Sierra Vista-Downtown Center, AZ
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2602118
Division: PT--Academics
Departments: PT--Academics - Workforce - CLL
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: CLL Schedule
Duration/Parameters: Per class, as needed
Position Summary
Position Summary: The part-time Lifelong Learning Instructor is responsible for conducting and teaching lifelong learning instruction courses.
Note: The Center for Lifelong Learning continuously seeks instructors to teach part-time in its program. If you are interested in teaching adults, have knowledge or experience you'd like to share, and a passion for learning - we want to know about you! Please include details of subject area interests in your cover letter. Typical classes run 4-8 hours for one or two days. Longer classes can be scheduled if necessary based on the program.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This application requires a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts or certifications if applicable, and a class proposal.
In your class proposal, please include your:

• Class topic/tile
• Description of the course
• Length of course and amount of sessions anticipated

Currently seeking instructors for culinary, management, leadership, soft skills, and computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
Compensation is based on class composition and/or registration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Teaches assigned courses to students enrolled and manages a diverse population of students in accordance with the course description and outcomes as outlined in the official course outline, and other approved curricular materials
Develops, prepares and implements lesson plans; conducts pre- and post-assessment of students; evaluates, assesses and plans for students' educational and social needs.
Maintains student records, statistics, and/or other pertinent information as required by the college and/or the department
Resolves issues relevant to area of responsibility and scope of authority, referring more difficult or complex problems to the appropriate college official
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Education and experience requirements vary by discipline and course assignment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional approaches
Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students' needs and progress
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under limited supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical classroom or laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls and may include exposure to mechanical and chemical hazards. May require working evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
Reports to: Center for Lifelong Learning Program Coordinator
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible