Posted 1mo ago

Adjunct Professor (contract) -Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy

@ Adriana's Insurance
Irvine, California, United States
OnsiteContract
Responsibilities:Design syllabus, Lead sessions, Provide instruction
Requirements Summary:Contract-based adjunct professor with 3+ years relevant experience; teaching/mentorship preferred; strong presentation skills; willing to teach in Irvine, CA; professionalism and student success.
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Job Description

About the Academy

The Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy is a sponsored, elite workforce development and leadership program serving Latino and underserved young adults ages 18–25.

Our mission is to equip students with real-world professional skills, certifications, and career placement opportunities through structured mentorship, high-level instruction, and direct workforce pipelines.

The program blends the energy of a leadership fellowship with the outcomes of a workforce institute, focused on job readiness, certification completion, and long-term career growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Adjunct Professors to teach within our 12-week cohort-based academy and a 4–6-week certification extension tracks.

Adjunct Professors are industry professionals who design and deliver engaging, career-relevant curriculum aligned with our mission:
confidence, skill-building, certification attainment, and job placement.

This is a contract-based teaching opportunity ideal for professionals who are passionate about developing emerging talent and giving back through structured mentorship and workforce preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

  • Design and deliver a structured syllabus aligned with your subject matter expertise
  • Lead engaging, high-quality sessions twice weekly (90 minutes each)
  • Provide practical, career-focused instruction (not theory-heavy)
  • Assign and review light weekly assignments or exercises
  • Support students in applying skills to real-world career scenarios

Student Development

  • Foster a professional, supportive, and high-expectation learning environment
  • Encourage accountability, participation, and growth mindset
  • Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students
  • Support certification readiness (if applicable to your track)

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Submit syllabus and learning objectives prior to cohort start
  • Track attendance and participation
  • Communicate any student concerns to program leadership
  • Participate in brief instructor alignment meetings if requested

Teaching Areas

We are currently seeking adjunct instructors in the following areas:

  • Public Speaking & Professional Presence
  • Sales & Customer Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Goal Setting & Execution Planning
  • Resume & Interview Preparation
  • Digital Marketing
  • AI & ChatGPT Workforce Applications
  • Accounting Fundamentals
  • HR Assistant Certification
  • Executive Assistant Training
  • Media/Production Skills

(Additional specialties welcomed.)

Student Population

Adjunct Professors will teach cohorts of approximately 20 students:

  • Ages 18–25
  • First-generation and underserved backgrounds
  • Career-seeking and workforce-focused
  • Enrolled in a sponsored leadership and certification academy

Compensation Structure

This is a flat-fee, per-cohort contract role.

Each cohort includes:

  • 12-week core program
  • 4–6 week certification extension (if applicable)

Compensation will be determined based on:

  • Subject matter expertise
  • Certification track
  • Session load
  • Experience level