Job Summary
Responsible for the advancement of customized education and training programs for the corporate environment. . The Adjunct Instructor, Corporate Workforce Trainer is a project-based role responsible for delivering customized, short term workforce training for business and industry partners. This position is industry facing and flexible by design, with instructional assignments driven by employer demand, contract timelines and workforce initiatives.
Adjunct trainers serve as subject matter experts who translate industry knowledge into practical, skills-based learning experiences for adult learners. Assignments may vary by duration, schedule, modality and location, and do not carry an expectation of ongoing or semester-based employment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a project based adjunct instructor delivering noncredit workforce training aligned to employer needs and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with employers and college workforce staff to customize curriculum, materials and instructional approaches for specific training engagements. Deliver engaging instruction in corporate, classroom, virtual or hybrid environments based on program scope. Administer assessments, evaluations and feedback tools after each training. Documents attendance, completion and outcomes data accurately. Adapts teaching strategies to adult learners with diverse experience levels and learning styles. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
- Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
- Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and the community.
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College (TSC).
- Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
- Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise relevant to assigned training such as
- Leadership and supervisory development
- Communication, teamwork, and workplace professionalism
- Customer service and employee engagement
- Time management, productivity, and organizational effectiveness
- Change management and continuous improvement
- Workplace safety, compliance, and quality standards
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making
- Digital literacy and business technology tools (e.g., Excel, data tracking, reporting)
- Process improvement, Lean, or operational efficiency fundamentals
- A strong commitment to the mission of the community college.
- Ability to use current technology.
- Ability to demonstrate consideration for others.
- Ability to speak, read, and write the English language efficiently.
- Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas in discussion and oral presentations.
- Ability to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work.
- Ability to customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.
- Ability to produce professional quality handouts and presentations.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication.
- Must be comfortable training in a corporate environment with the ability to interact professionally with corporate clients.
- Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
- Ability to perform and excel in a high-tech all-digital environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
Required Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Previous teaching experience.
Certificates and Licensures
- Industry specific certifications a plus; or a combination of experience, certifications, and training.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
Yes
With Accommodations
Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.
