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Adjunct Professor (contract) -Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy

Adriana's Insurance

Irvine, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, College Level Faculty, Conflict Resolution, Customer Relations, English Language, Executive Assistant Skills , Fellowship, Human Resources Certification, Leadership, Media Production, Mentoring, Multilingual, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Sales, Set Goals, Spanish Language, Talent Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
Today
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
Requirements
Qualifications
  • 3+ years professional experience in relevant field
  • Teaching, training, or mentorship experience preferred
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills
  • Passion for workforce development and youth empowerment
  • Ability to teach in-person in Irvine, CA (required)
  • Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and student success
Preferred:
  • Prior adjunct or workshop facilitation experience
  • Experience working with first-generation or underserved populations
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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