Adjunct Professor (In-house) -Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy

Mentorship & Workforce Leadership AcademyThe 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 OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Curriculum DeliveryDesign and deliver a structured syllabus aligned with your subject matter expertiseLead engaging, high-quality sessions twice weekly (90 minutes each)Provide practical, career-focused instruction (not theory-heavy)Assign and review light weekly assignments or exercisesSupport students in applying skills to real-world career scenariosStudent DevelopmentFoster a professional, supportive, and high-expectation learning environmentEncourage accountability, participation, and growth mindsetProvide constructive feedback and mentorship to studentsSupport certification readiness (if applicable to your track)Collaboration & ReportingSubmit syllabus and learning objectives prior to cohort startTrack attendance and participationCommunicate any student concerns to program leadershipParticipate in brief instructor alignment meetings if requestedTeaching AreasWe are currently seeking adjunct instructors in the following areas:Public Speaking & Professional PresenceSales & Customer RelationsEmotional IntelligenceCommunication & Conflict ResolutionGoal Setting & Execution PlanningResume & Interview PreparationDigital MarketingAI & ChatGPT Workforce ApplicationsAccounting FundamentalsHR Assistant CertificationExecutive Assistant TrainingMedia/Production Skills(Additional specialties welcomed.)Student PopulationAdjunct Professors will teach cohorts of approximately 20 students:Ages 18–25First-generation and underserved backgroundsCareer-seeking and workforce-focusedEnrolled in a sponsored leadership and certification academyCompensation StructureThis is a flat-fee, per-cohort contract role. Each cohort includes:12-week core program4–6 week certification extension (if applicable)Compensation will be determined based on:Subject matter expertiseCertification trackSession loadExperience level