Community Education Instructor

We are looking for people eager to share their knowledge, talents or skills by teaching for JALC Community Education. This is your invitation to submit a proposal to teach a community class for the upcoming semester. Our mission is to offer new courses each semester, and we would love to add both classic topics and modern trends that would appeal to students of all ages, from youth to young at heart. Join JALC as a Community Education Instructor to share your passion and enrich the community with your knowledge!

We are especially interested in instructors for the following topics:

• How to Start a Stock Market Investment Club
• Doula Services – becoming one or hiring one (birth doula or death doula)
• Financial Planning (for both beginners and those nearing retirement)
• Estate Planning
• Proper Use of Haircare Tools (for personal use or as a caregiver)
• ASL (American Sign Language)
• Conversational Languages (French, Spanish, Japanese)
• Dance Varieties (clogging, line, Salsa, and both old and new trends such as Thriller, the Macarena, etc.)
• Flash Mob Routine Planning/Performance
• Personalized Wedding Dances
• Chair Yoga
• Needlecrafts (Cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, tatting)
• Holiday Crafts (Wreaths, indoor decor crafts, outdoor porch displays)
• Nutrition – advice from an RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
• Introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

If you are interested in teaching any of the above topics, or in another area of interest, please submit an application. Please also upload any relevant transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses. Three (3) references and their contact information must also be submitted with the application to be considered. 

If you wish to discuss your class ideas before applying or have questions about working in Community Education at JALC, feel free to contact the Office of Workforce and Community Education at 618-985-2828 x 8597.

We look forward to seeing the exciting class ideas that our talented community members will bring forward. Together, we can continue offering enriching learning experiences for everyone. Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we hope you’ll share your passion by teaching a course for John A. Logan College!

JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.