Adjunct Leadership Instructor – Workforce Solutions

Title: Adjunct Leadership Instructor – Workforce Solutions

Salary Range: $50 / Hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity.

Job Summary

The Adjunct Leadership Instructor delivers customized leadership training for business and industry partners through Gateway Community and Technical College Workforce Solutions. This role requires a dynamic and adaptable educator who can tailor content and delivery to meet the unique needs of adult learners and company goals.

Common session topics include Adapting/Developing Your Leadership Style, Communicating as a Manager, Developing Your Direct Reports, Navigating Difficult Conversations, Taking Control of Conflict, Creative Problem Solving, and other essential leadership skills focused on building high-performing teams and effective workplace communication.

Job Duties:

• Deliver engaging, customized leadership training sessions aligned with the needs of business and industry partners.
  
• Provide instruction that balances leadership theory with practical application relevant to today’s workplace.
  
• Equip participants with essential leadership skills to improve team dynamics, communication, and problem-solving.
  
• Adapt content and instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles and organizational goals.
  
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and expertise in leadership development and adult learning principles.
  
• Assist in the development and ongoing refinement of course materials and content.
  
• Complete all required course documentation and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
  
• Collaborate with the Workforce Solutions Program Manager to ensure training aligns with client expectations.
  
• Prepare thoroughly for each session, ensuring a professional and impactful learning experience.
  
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate daytime, evening, or on-site business training sessions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
• High attention to detail, independent, self-motivated, adaptable to fast-paced environments.
  
• Professional and courteous communication at all levels, both internally and externally.
  
• Clear verbal and written skills.
  
• Efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates would be able to teach at various levels.
  
• Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic and have an in-depth understanding of the principles of leadership.
  
• Experience in and understanding with students from diverse populations.
  
• Experience working at the community college level.
  

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.