Instructor Job Description

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Instructor Introduction:

Are you passionate about people and mentoring? Do you have experience teaching or a desire to share your skills and experience? _______________ is hiring an Instructor for our __________ program. This is a _____- time position with a course load of ____________ . It’s a great opportunity for someone with significant experience in the __________ industry that is interested in an exciting career change!

Instructor Responsibilties:

This role reports to the _________________. Duties may include:

• Developing a course outline and lesson plans that meet program and industry requirements as well as reflect our organization’s brand and approach to learning
• Presenting lesson plans on scheduled class days in an engaging and well-communicated manner
• Supporting various learning styles by providing several strategies for consuming the same content (ex: slides, lecturing, videos, and readings)
• Giving students additional support and guidance when asked, or as you see a need
• Assessing students fairly on course material, projects, exams, and other objectives according to pre-established assessment methods
• Providing students with access to assessment method guides/rubrics before and after assessments as well as constructive feedback when needed
• Adjusting course outlines on an annual basis to ensure information is up-to-date and relevant.
• Staying up-to-date on trends and changes in the industry/field through personal research as well as attending seminars, conferences, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Instructor Qualifications:

• <Insert educational requirements (if needed) for this role>
• 7-10 years experience in the _____________ industry/field
• Must enjoy presenting information in front of a large audience and have a passion for people
• Satisfactory background check

Instructor Core Skills:

• Organization
• Interpersonal communication
• Fairness
• Respect for others
• Flexibility
• Empathy
• Time management
• Patience
• Friendly personality
• Cultural sensitivity
• Engagement
• Mentoring
• Presentation skills
• Planning
• Assessments

Alongside Pro-Tip:

When preparing a job posting for an Instructor, discuss with your hiring team the necessary qualifications and skills. Be sure to think about the educational institution's brand and approach to teaching. Adjust this template to provide lots of information about the organization and specifics of this role.