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Computer Applications Instructor Pool (PT)

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Position Information

Position Title Computer Applications Instructor Pool (PT)
Campus Elizabeth
Department Center for Economic & Workforce Development
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Grant
General Description

In conjunction with staff members, perform instruction, related counseling, and reporting requirements as specified by CEWD supervisory staff. In addition, adjustments in teaching strategies for bilingual students may be required. Because of the frequent contractual and programmatic changes at the CEWD, instructor requirements may be modified according to program and students’ needs.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a systematic as well as creative and challenging way. Classes will be conducted for trainees in theory, concepts and applications of training targeted computer software.

• Assist in making interpretations and recommendations for diagnostic activities for students in consultation with the supervisor.

• Take into account student individual employability plans and contribute to monthly evaluations of progress in program. Make modifications for and implement changes in individual program.

• Contribute to curriculum development attuned to learning level objectives.

• Participate in the general Center activities including personal development, program planning, and center related events.

• Accepts all other assignments which help CEWD realize contractual goals.

• Respond to all program requests.

• Travel to all campuses and satellite locations as needed.

• At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Experience

• Relevant instructional experience or equivalent.

• Prior experience with underserved and adult populations a plus.

• Strong computer, typing, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Ability to work remotely.

• Specific knowledge and experience in MS Windows, MS Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access) and other computer applications as required.

• Knowledge of learning management systems for remote instruction. Canvas preferred.

• Knowledge of on-line vendor learning platforms for assessment, practice and certification. Certiport, for example.

• Will be required to participate in College training of Canvas LMS prior to commencement of student instruction.

• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

• Ability to work with persons of varied education, experience, social and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to remain discreet with student and staff information.

• Commitment to service and a diverse student population.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other campuses, CEWD satellites and/or other satellites assigned as needed.

• Flexibility of schedule.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Salary
Additional Information

Union County College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to maintaining an academic and work environment for students, faculty and staff which is conducive to the achievement of educational and career goals on the basis of ability and performance, and which is free of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status.

Terms of Employment

Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Position may be required to work at any campus at any time. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Grant Positions: Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant funding. Part-time, up to twenty (20) hours per week and nine hundred ninety (990) hours during the calendar year. Employment is renewable on or after July 1st of each year at the discretion of CEWD Administration.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/13/2020
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting on UCC.edu
    • Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger)
    • Linked-in
    • Facebook
    • NJ.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • HERC.org
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  2. * If you heard of this employment opportunity from another web site or another source not listed in question number one, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field.

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  3. * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put “N/A” in the answer field.

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  4. * What is your highest level education obtained?
    • High School
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Graduate Degree
  5. * Do you have two (2) years of teaching experience or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office Software?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Are you able to read, write, and speak Spanish?
    • Yes
    • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents