Noncredit Instructor/Trainer, SHRM Certification Prep Instructor

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

CCAPE is seeking an Instructor to teach its noncredit SHRM Certification Prep+ and SHRM Essentials courses, offered once per semester in a hybrid format (live remote sessions on Zoom combined with online coursework). The Instructor prepares working HR professionals for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams and builds foundational HR knowledge for those newer to the field.

Our instructors/trainers are experienced educators with in-depth knowledge in their subject matter field, deeply committed to providing exceptional student support and exhibiting strong organizational and communication skills. CCAPE's clients and students trust our instructors/trainers with sensitive information, and our instructors/trainers hold the highest level of integrity in all interactions, including respecting client organizational cultures and climates. Our training programs and course opportunities are contract-based and/or subject to enrollment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Provide instruction for the SHRM Certification Prep+ course (preparing students for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams) and the SHRM Essentials course.
2. Create and regularly update the course syllabus and class outline, customizing content based on student needs and current SHRM exam content.
3. Facilitate an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment using adult learning principles and teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles.
4. Use formative and summative assessment techniques to evaluate student progress and provide feedback aligned with course outcomes and SHRM exam preparation standards.
5. Work and communicate cooperatively with clients, students, and college staff.
6. Take attendance for each live session, ensuring all students are accounted for and properly signed in.
7. Work with CCAPE staff to support students whose needs or circumstances change, including converting classwork to self-study assignments, peer tutoring, and referrals to student support services. Requests for disability-related accommodations are coordinated through CCAPE and the College's appropriate office.
8. Ensure all students complete an evaluation form at the end of the course.
9. Maintain accurate course records, attendance, and evaluation data in accordance with CCAPE reporting and SHRM affiliate requirements.
10. Maintain client, student, instructor, and staff confidentiality.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of related industry experience, certification, and training.
2. Current SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, maintained in good standing.
3. At least 5 years of human resources experience, with advanced knowledge of human resource management.
4. Ability to facilitate courses in various delivery modes (in-person, remote, hybrid, or asynchronous) and adjust content for working adult learners.
5. Comfortable using digital learning tools, online HR resources, and virtual classroom technologies (e.g., Zoom, Moodle, SHRM Learning System), and willing to adopt new learning technologies and techniques.
6. Demonstrated commitment to remaining current in emerging trends, topics, and new research in human resources.
7. Effective oral and written communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively, and to adapt to changing work situations in a positive manner.
9. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through teaching, training, or professional practice, including experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
10. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. SHRM-SCP certification.
2. HR experience at a senior level.
3. Teaching or training experience, with an understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools.
4. Experience teaching SHRM certification preparation or using the SHRM Learning System.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION :

$65/hour Part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position. Course is offered once per semester and is subject to enrollment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents : a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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