Workforce Development/Corporate Training - Adjunct Pool

About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a vibrant public university located in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts, the second largest city in New England and home to 38,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Situated on a compact 58-acre campus, the University offers 50 undergraduate and graduate academic programs to more than 6,400 students annually. The Princeton Review ranks us as one of the 75 "Best Value" public colleges in the country, as well as a "Best in the Northeast" college. Of the 13 undergraduate public universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester State University is one of only three to earn the latter distinction, which is largely based on academic quality and student surveys.

Our tag line, "Change the way the world works," speaks to our commitment to graduating students who are not only prepared for work or further study, but who also have learned how they can make a difference. With a marketing slogan of "Academic excellence at an affordable price," the University strives to provide the best academic experience to students from all walks of life.


Job Description:

The Center for Business and Industry at Worcester State University is seeking to add to our pool of qualified instructors to provide non-credit training for contracts, grants or other potential assignments. Instructors would be responsible for development/revision of curriculum and materials and facilitation of training programs for business/industry training. Due to the nature of this position travel may be required. Desired areas of subject matter expertise include, but are not limited to:

• Business writing
• Communication skills
• Customer service/relations
• Leadership development
• Management and supervisory skills
• Performance management
• Presentation skills
• Project management
• Team building
• Time management
• Microsoft Office applications
• Workplace English
• Workplace Spanish

Job responsibilities include:

• Design effective training curriculum
• Develop course materials and job aids in a range of media formats
• Utilize a variety of training techniques and learning tools to ensure maximum learning effectiveness
• Ability to develop training programs and create customized curriculum for business and industry
• Ability to facilitate effectively in a business or industrial setting
• Collaborate with Center for Business and Industry staff to ensure successful delivery of training

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Experience in teaching/training in the subject matter
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent and proven presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to be persuasive, compelling, motivational, concise and articulate
• Understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design techniques, best practice learning tools is preferred
• Business and industry related experience preferred

Additional Information:

Applications will be accepted continuously into the pool and will be used to determine interest for open positions that occur during the year.

Compensation varies based on assignment and experience.

Worcester State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume, cover-letter, and three professional references. Educational background will be verified through the National Student Clearinghouse or through copies of original, sealed transcripts if selected. Documents which cannot be uploaded to one's account may be sent via fax to 508.929.8169 or by mail to the following address:

Director of Human Resources

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602-2597