Career Life Development Instructor

Description

Community Care College seeks an inspiring individual to teach a foundational course in Career & Life Development!  The Career Life Development (CLD) Instructor is responsible for developing successful instructional strategies and teaching the Life Skills Program to non-traditional adult learners of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. CLD teaches the foundational skills required for success as a student and professional. The on-campus course is a recurring three-week cycle, with new students entering the course cycle weekly, which is required for all students before entering their core program.

The three primary areas of coursework focus are High-Performance Skills, including time management, learning styles, and study skills; Mobile Technologies that are applied to personal branding and the workplace; and Financial Literacy, focusing on managing debt, personal budgeting, and saving for the future. In addition, professionalism and career-building skills are discussed.

Hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with coursework comparable to the subject material covered: Performance Skills, Financial Literacy, and Mobile Technology.  A minimum of three years of work experience directly related to the subject being taught is required. Previous teaching/instructional experience preferred. 

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and ability to:

• Develop successful instructional strategies for non-traditional adult learners of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds  
• Identify barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achieve their goals
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence through strong interpersonal communication that leads to an increase in everyday performance; this includes empathetic listening, the ability to identify and understand the viewpoints of others, provide constructive feedback, and think before reacting
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with a constant weekly flow of new students 
• Conflict resolution, behavior management strategies, and problem-solving that works for everyone
• In-person/distance education experience, classroom management skills
• Public speaking ability and professional demeanor
• Curriculum development experience preferred

Full-time days (Mon. - Fri.) with benefits!  Licensed by OBPVS.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Will teach each three-week session on Career and Life Development, High-Performance Skills, Mobile Technology, and Financial Literacy
• Develop and monitor Curriculum, syllabi, and Lesson Plans, teaming with CLD Department Head
• Collaborate with other faculty to integrate information literacy competencies throughout the teaching and learning process
• Present enthusiastic, well-prepared, organized lectures and interactive classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus
• Be familiar with college accrediting bodies and compliance as it pertains to the CLD program
• Model ethical and responsible use of information and information technology
• Provide counseling and academic guidance to students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback 
• Model the CARES philosophy (Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Success)
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, faculty, and the public
• Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Who We Are:

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahoma’s only private non-profit technical college system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that is dedicated to improving the lives of aspiring professionals through each of its three campuses, Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College.

Established in 1995, The College’s mission is to transform lives and contribute to society by providing career-focused higher education opportunities that empower students to obtain successful employment, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities. The College culture is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E.S acronym that highlights the engrained mentality of all members of faculty, staff, and administration alike: courtesy, accountability, respect, excellence, and success.

Benefits

• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Generous PTO policy -  Personal and Vacation days
• Paid holidays, Birthday holiday, Bereavement, Volunteer day
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan, 401k match
• Free monthly services

Qualifications

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with coursework comparable to the subject material covered: Performance Skills, Financial Literacy, and Mobile Technology required
• A minimum of three years of work experience related to the subject being taught is required 
• Verifiable experience in High-Performance Skills, Financial Literacy, and Mobile Technology
• Previous teaching/instructional and public speaking experience preferred 
• Have good technical skills; must be computer literate and extremely familiar with online technologies
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google Workspace Applications
• Experience with Canvas LMS a plus
• Strong Interpersonal skills; ability to build and foster relationships