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Title: Workforce Education Trainer

Position Type: Instruction Related Hourly

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Workforce Innovation

Department: CCD Adult Education

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: 48.88-78.52

Job Summary:

The Department of Adult and Workforce Education provides non-credit training opportunities designed to fit the needs of students, employers, industry, and the regional community. Non-credit Instructors provide instructional duties for the Adult and Workforce Education department within the Center for Workforce Initiatives for the Community College of Denver in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the Director and have no supervisory responsibilities. Job duties and responsibilities include providing instruction, course participant assessment, course prep, some instructional design, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held on days, evenings, and weekends of variable durations.
This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note these are pooled positions:
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.
There is no need to reapply during these 12 months unless there are updates to your application materials.
After 12 months, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.
The compensation for this position is $48.88 to $78.52/hourly, commensurate with education, experience, and industry demand. This is a part-time, FLSA-exempt temporary staff position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work is performed in varied office, business, and classroom environments, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, with some responsibilities potentially occurring outside of these hours. Continuing Education instructors have the option to conduct both daytime and/or evening, with each block spanning 4-to-8-hour shifts. However, instructor schedules cannot exceed 28 hours during the week. Additionally, instructors are required to work at least one day within a 128-day period to maintain active status. This role may require up to 28 hours per week for a duration of up to 9 months, depending on departmental need and budget. The finalist must designate Colorado as their primary work location, including for any online instruction.

Competencies/KSAs:

Ability to work from campus (primarily our Denver Auraria campus or offsite at employer locations).
Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and typically underrepresented groups.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach students using traditional and alternative methods of instruction.
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom where appropriate.
Knowledge of computer applications. Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of instructional objectives and course development techniques.
Skills with managing, preparing, and delivering courses in the classroom and in the field.
Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions and procedures.
Have some knowledge of working with D2L or a similar LMS.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate Degree or higher, and/or relevant industry certification from an accredited institution or in a closely related field.
Substitution: Full-time professional industry experience directly related to the position duties may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum 2-3 years of industry-related experience. 2-3 years of corporate training or customized training experience necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years of industry-related work experience and certification.
Five (5) years of corporate or customized training experience