Continuing Education - Mindfulness Fundamentals Instructor - Part Time

CONTINUING EDUCATION - MINDFULNESS FUNDAMENTALS INSTRUCTOR - PART TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Mindfulness Fundamentals Instructor to join the Continuing Education team!

Continuing Education non-credit courses are available for students seeking occupational skills or personal enrichment. If you have passion for teaching and learning, consider joining our team. When you join, you will have the opportunity to inspire, motivate, and empower adult learners to succeed. This position will also allow you the opportunity to share content knowledge with an eager group of students committed to learning.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for mindfulness course instruction which includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students.
• Develop and implement an appropriate and engaging curriculum by taking into consideration the unique abilities and interests of each participant.
• Ability to teach using different methods and teaching styles, ensuring that participants are fully engaged.
• Inspire, motivate, and foster confidence in all students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred;
• Teaching credentials related to mindfulness instruction
• 3-7 years of experience teaching/training in higher education, specifically related to areas of mindfulness, self-awareness, meditation, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion.
• Must be able to develop, prepare and present information.
• Moderate proficiency of personal computers and applicable software
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment that reflects our student body and embraces our vision and mission.

For the second time in three years, Malcolm X College was selected as aPromising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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