Workshop Instructor, Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service (pool posting)
We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty & staff from diverse backgrounds.
These are grant-funded/external temporary positions. Employment is contingent upon continued funding from the grant provider.
The training sessions may be held in-person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need, including enrollment and staffing. The department will select candidates from this posting for up to 12 months to fill positions as needed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the posting closes. Multiple instructors may be hired depending on program need.
Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted: Resume/CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please list the specific topics you are qualified to teach and a brief statement of your teaching philosophy. Please include a list of at least three professional references.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025.
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information
Job Title: Workshop Instructor, Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service (pool posting)
Applications Accepted From: Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants: These are grant-funded/external temporary positions. Employment is contingent upon continued funding from the grant provider.
The training sessions may be held in-person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need, including enrollment and staffing. The department will select candidates from this posting for up to 12 months to fill positions as needed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the posting closes. Multiple instructors may be hired depending on program need.
We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty & staff from diverse backgrounds.
Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted: Resume/CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please list the specific topics you are qualified to teach and a brief statement of your teaching philosophy. Please include a list of at least three professional references.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025.
Job Description
The training sessions may be held in person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. These are grant-funded/external temporary part-time positions. Employment is contingent upon availability of continued funding.
Applications to this pool will be used to fill part-time, intermittent instructor positions for one or more half or full day non-credit bearing professional training workshops for the Voinovich School’s Academy of Excellence in Public Service.
The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary academic unit at Ohio University. Engaging across sectors, the School’s faculty, professional staff, and students work together to promote economic growth, social impact, leadership, and engagement. The Leadership Academy, within the Voinovich School, offers customized professional and executive education programs for adult professionals working in the public or nonprofit sector. Each session is geared toward emerging leaders, professional leaders, or executive leaders.
Job Description: Duties will include developing and presenting session content while working closely with the curriculum manager to meet the needs of the specific learners. This collaboration includes writing appropriate objectives for assessment purposes, creating a training agenda, and providing materials (such as pre-work for participants, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts). We are looking for engaging instructors who incorporate elements of active learning into their instruction. Based on client interest, we anticipate the need for instructors in the following subject matter/content areas:
1. Strategic Thinking
2. Gallup Clifton Strengths
3. Trauma-informed care
4. Basic principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Minimum Qualifications
* A bachelor’s degree is required.
* At least five (5) years of professional experience in at least one of the content areas outlined in the job description.
* Commitment to interactive and participatory learning.
* Experience teaching, training, or facilitating adult learners, whether at the university level or in professional settings.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree is preferred.
* Experience in the public sector or nonprofit environment is preferred.
Department
Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs
Pay Rate
Fixed rate per hour of Instruction based on enrollment.
Job Open Date
01/16/2024
Posting Close Date
Applications will be accepted into the pool until the posting close date. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025.
Employment Type
Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)
Job Category
Instructor
Months
4 months
Planning Unit
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Work Schedule
Must be available the days and times trainings are offered based on needs of customers including evenings and/or weekends as required by the program and time frames will be discussed during interviews.
Campus
Dublin
Contact
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Sara Mitchell, mitches1@ohio.edu
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