Instructor, Lifelong Learning
Elkton, MD - USA
Job Summary
About Us:
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges fifth president Dr. Mary Way Bolt reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore as well as from Wilmington Delaware.
With a diverse student population Cecil College enrolls approximately 2500 credit students and 3400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age gender ethnic origin sexual orientation disability or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College including instructors for online and virtual courses must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Continuing Education and Workforce Development division at Cecil College is looking for part-time instructors to teach continuing education courses in the following subjects:
- Retirement
- Health
- Fitness
- Tai Qi/Qi Gong
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develop curriculum and ensure it is relevant up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices and the needs of adult learners.
- Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions
- Incorporate practical exercises real-world case studies and hands-on projects to enhance learning and skill development.
- Facilitate discussions answer questions and provide constructive feedback to learners.
- Manage the classroom environment effectively to promote a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
- Additional responsibilities include: Supervising and monitoring students use of tools and equipment. Observing and evaluating students work to determine progress providing feedback and making suggestions for improvement. Maintain attendance and administrative forms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Due to the need of interaction with students employees and college community this position requires in person presence.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Education degree or expertise in subject area being taught. Teaching experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in the use of technology in the classroom.
- Excellence in oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Professional attitude and a desire to help students succeed.
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
Varied evening and weekend 3-6 hours a week
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of the position will vary based on course being taught.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms e.g. use of safe workplace practices with office equipment avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.
General Benefits:
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
The rate for this position is $25.00/hr.
Posted on 4/28/2026
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race color national origin ancestry age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cecil College is a comprehensive, open admission, learner-centered institution providing career, transfer and continuing education programs in North East, MD.