Job Description

Title: Workforce Development Instructor

Division: Workforce Development

Campus(es): Dyersburg, Covington, and Paris

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Instructor Pool – Non-Credit

Pay Rate: Varies by course, experience, and instructional area.

Work Hours: Courses are held on days, evenings, and weekends. Hours and work sites may vary.

Dyersburg State Community College seeks qualified temporary contract instructors for its Workforce Development Program, which offers non-credit courses and training options. DSCC provides customized training for entry-level employees and for professional advancement. Specific training is conducted at the request of business and industry partners. We also offer open enrollment courses for individuals seeking to upgrade their skills.

Instructors work on a temporary contract to provide educational instruction for a specific course, workforce training, or College for Kids summer camp. Instructors are expected to be subject-matter experts in their field. Instructors will be responsible for delivering instruction, developing/recommending instructional materials, and developing a course syllabus.

Instructional areas include Critical Care Paramedic, Electrical/Mechanical, Emergency Medical Responder, Industrial Maintenance, Microsoft Office Products, Leadership, OSHA, Project Management, and Supervisory Management. (This is not an all-inclusive list of instructional areas. Courses will vary based on industry and/or community demand.)

Current and retired industry leaders, as well as past military personnel with technical training and the ability to teach, are encouraged to apply.

This position reports to the Director of Workforce Development.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and transcripts and/or records of qualifications. Applicants also must provide contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All temporary instructors must complete a criminal background check.

Compensation: Instructor pay varies based on course type, course length, and the instructor’s credentials.

Minimum qualifications: High School diploma

Preferred qualifications: Associate degree

Dyersburg State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and a