Continuing Education Instructor Extension School

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Under the direction of the Dean of the Extension School the Continuing Education (CE) Instructor will be responsible for conducting non-degree professional certificate programs courses and seminars for non-credit to individuals and organizations through the Extension School - Center for Professional Development. CE Instructors will offer flexible formats employing state of art practices ranging from intensive sessions focused on various areas of interest to professional certificates that are innovative integrated relevant and competency based to personal development programs covering a range of topics.

Essential Functions/Characteristics

Develop and Conduct Non-Credit Professional Development (PD) Offering(s)

Design and develop a high quality continuing education offering and provide a detailed outline of each session.

Complete the CE Offering Description Form that includes course description instructional methods objectives required texts projects expectations of students course details and instructor contact information (including an RWU email address).

Issue a grade in accordance with the approved CPD grade scheme upon the completion of the CE session and create and issue signed certificates CEUs etc. issued by dean of continuing studies as required.

Distribute collect and evaluate student/participant satisfaction surveys to determine the effectiveness of the continuing education offering(s).

Expertise in the specific field or profession.

Knowledge of conducting trainings and/or professional development to adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Recognized as a leader or expert in the specific field of professional development.

Masters or Bachelors degree in appropriate discipline as necessary.

At the Universitys discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy visit here.

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Please attach a resume cover letter and list of three (3) professional references.

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