PT Creative Arts Instructor - Pool

PT Creative Arts Instructor - Pool Salary $27.00 Hourly

Location: NC, NC Job Type: Part-Time Instructor Job Number: 2026.1.12 Department: Instruction Opening Date: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Primary Purpose of Position The Part Time Creative Arts Instructor teaches specialized techniques representative of their skills and talents in their respective media. Creative Arts courses are taught though the Continuing Education program and provide opportunities for learning personal enrichment content. We seek instructors to share their skills with community patrons. The pool position runs on a continuous open cycle and creates a pool of candidates for consideration to teach. Applicants are reviewed when they apply and hiring supervisors are notified of all qualified applicants. Applicants are notified if they have been selected to complete a hire process only if a job is available to be filled for class instruction. Applicants should be prepared to submit a course outline/plan including materials list and estimated cost breakdown for students. Only qualified, credentialed applicants will be considered.

Essential Job Duties To teach and engage students in subjects pertaining to the creative arts across various skill levels or at the skill level determined by the description of the class. To provide class description, structure and any supply needs to the Coordinator. To facilitate and maintain a positive learning experience for all students. To complete and return all required paperwork to comply with state audit requirements. To maintain safety and best practices in the classroom at all times.

Qualifications Minimum:

• Have strong knowledge of a teachable craft or skill that would be of interest for others to learn in a classroom setting.
• Be a patient mentor with good communication skills who is passionate about sharing the learning experience. Preferred:
• Associate degree and prior teaching experience.
• We are currently seeking for instructors with experience teaching guitar, banjo, dance, creative/fiction writing, and garment sewing. All disciplines are welcome to apply.

Supplemental Information The following is necessary for consideration:

• Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu.
• Please call Jamie Hilton at (828)627-4562 with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason.
• The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position.
• Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites.
• Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment.
• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.

About Haywood Community College Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.

Employer Haywood Community College Address: 185 Freedlander Drive Clyde, North Carolina, 28721 Phone: 828-627-4562 Website: https://www.haywood.edu