Workforce Development Instructor Job Description

The Workforce Development Instructor (“WDI”) is a part-time, non-exempt, non-exempt, non-exempt academic position that is primarily responsible for teaching nine (9) credit hours of occupational and technical education courses each semester while holding an adjunct professorship with the Department of Business and Industry, Department of Business and Management, or Department of Management, Social Services, and Criminal Justice.

The WDI is a full-time, regular (non-exempt) academic position that consists of teaching six (6) credit hours of occupational and technical education courses each semester while holding an adjunct professional role with the School of Business.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a Workforce Development Instructor to teach our employees the skills they need to be successful in their careers. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching adults, and be able to provide instruction in a variety of subjects such as job search strategies, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for helping others reach their career goals, we encourage you to apply today!

Workforce Development Instructor Duties:

• Design curriculum for organization-wide training
• Develop and update training manuals, job aids, and related materials
• Implement training plan and coordinate with organization’s human resources department
• Deliver training
• Develop training materials
• Train management, staff, and personnel
• Other duties as requested

Workforce Development Instructor Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee curriculum, instruction materials, and lesson plans for courses that develop the leadership and technical skills of employees
• Design and facilitate instructional programs, including classes in advanced leadership and communication skills, critical-thinking skills, and project management-Attend, prepare, and participate in job-related meetings, conferences, and forums
• Develop, maintain, and update job-related training materials, including in-house and online, development, and training materials
• Study and assess program or training effectiveness

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience in job training or educational instruction
• Experience teaching adult learners
• Experience in live and virtual training environments
• Strong knowledge of applicable training standards
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

We at [Company Name believe that a diverse and inclusive team is a strong team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.