About the Academy
The Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy is a sponsored, elite workforce development and leadership program serving Latino and underserved young adults ages 18–25.
Our mission is to equip students with real-world professional skills, certifications, and career placement opportunities through structured mentorship, high-level instruction, and direct workforce pipelines.
The program blends the energy of a leadership fellowship with the outcomes of a workforce institute, focused on job readiness, certification completion, and long-term career growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Adjunct Professors to teach within our 12-week cohort-based academy and a 4–6-week certification extension tracks.
Adjunct Professors are industry professionals who design and deliver engaging, career-relevant curriculum aligned with our mission:
confidence, skill-building, certification attainment, and job placement.
This is a contract-based teaching opportunity ideal for professionals who are passionate about developing emerging talent and giving back through structured mentorship and workforce preparation.
Key ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Curriculum Delivery
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Design and deliver a structured syllabus aligned with your subject matter expertise
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Lead engaging, high-quality sessions twice weekly (90 minutes each)
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Provide practical, career-focused instruction (not theory-heavy)
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Assign and review light weekly assignments or exercises
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Support students in applying skills to real-world career scenarios
Student Development
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Foster a professional, supportive, and high-expectation learning environment
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Encourage accountability, participation, and growth mindset
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Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students
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Support certification readiness (if applicable to your track)
Collaboration & Reporting
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Submit syllabus and learning objectives prior to cohort start
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Track attendance and participation
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Communicate any student concerns to program leadership
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Participate in brief instructor alignment meetings if requested
Teaching Areas
We are currently seeking adjunct instructors in the following areas:
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Public Speaking & Professional Presence
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Sales & Customer Relations
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Emotional Intelligence
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Communication & Conflict Resolution
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Goal Setting & Execution Planning
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Resume & Interview Preparation
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Digital Marketing
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AI & ChatGPT Workforce Applications
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Accounting Fundamentals
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HR Assistant Certification
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Executive Assistant Training
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Media/Production Skills
(Additional specialties welcomed.)
Student Population
Adjunct Professors will teach cohorts of approximately 20 students:
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Ages 18–25
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First-generation and underserved backgrounds
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Career-seeking and workforce-focused
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Enrolled in a sponsored leadership and certification academy
Compensation Structure
This is a flat-fee, per-cohort contract role.
Each cohort includes:
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12-week core program
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4–6 week certification extension (if applicable)
Compensation will be determined based on:
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Subject matter expertise
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Certification track
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Session load
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Experience level
Requirements
Qualifications
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3+ years professional experience in relevant field
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Teaching, training, or mentorship experience preferred
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Strong presentation and facilitation skills
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Passion for workforce development and youth empowerment
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Ability to teach in-person in Irvine, CA (required)
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Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and student success
Preferred:
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Prior adjunct or workshop facilitation experience
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Experience working with first-generation or underserved populations
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
