What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership and Management Training Instructor position at Emory University?
Emory Continuing Education (ECE) is currently seeking Instructors for the following areas:
- Design Thinking/Growth Mindset/Innovation
- Effective Listening
- Leadership skills
- Management skills
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Managing Artificial Intelligence applications
Purpose:
Instructors are subject matter experts who are responsible for delivering courses on behalf of Emory Continuing Education to the public and/or corporate clients. Instructors typically use the curriculum provided by ECE, but on occasion may use their own curriculum with prior review and approval. Instructors are responsible for delivering curriculum in a compelling, effective manner. They must create exceptional classroom experiences for students by being responsive and engaging. Instruction may take place in courses designed to be delivered face-to-face, webinar, online, or a combination (hybrid).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare thoroughly using content provided.
- Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and ability to engage students.
- Create an inclusive, welcoming learning environment.
- Keep the class on task by employing excellent classroom management strategies.
- Serve as an industry/content expert while keeping the focus on the curriculum.
- Address student questions throughout course and follow-up as needed.
- Maintain course schedule in accordance with course materials and lesson plans.
- Communicate with ECE staff as needed regarding scheduling, curriculum updates, recording/reporting, and evaluation feedback.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred. Those with bachelor’s degree and/or advanced certifications will also be considered.
- Currently working in, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, the respective field/content area.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills using PowerPoint.
- Experience using video delivery (Zoom, Teams) desirable.
- Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
- Knowledge of adult learning and/or training principles highly desired.
Emory Continuing Education Course Listing
https://ece.emory.edu/areas-of-study/index-corporate.php
When applying, please list courses you would be interested in teaching.