Qureos Mentor

Union County College

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The Continuing Education &amp; Workforce Development Department seeks a part-time instructor for our 45-hour CompTIA AI Fundamentals certification program. We are looking for an engaging, tech-savvy professional to teach adult learners, career changers, professionals, and job seekers through a blend of in-person sessions and interactive digital modules. You will facilitate learning, monitor progress, and prepare students to earn their official CompTIA AI Fundamentals Competency Certificate (CompCert).<br>
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Please note that this course covers the practical utilization, prompt engineering, and ethical integration of generative AI tools; advanced machine learning programming, deep data science algorithms, and complex mathematical coding are not part of this curriculum. The 45-hour schedule covers general AI literacy, advanced prompt design, output evaluation, and responsible AI guardrails. Additionally, the curriculum guides students through automating workplace tasks, utilizing AI for research and decision-making, and understanding the core mechanics behind automated AI agents and safety policies.</div>
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<div><div><b>Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Provide CompTIA AI Fundamentals instruction to students utilizing the established curriculum provided by UCNJ Union College, of Union County, NJ.</li><li>Teach material strictly from the approved CompTIA AI framework, following predefined course modules and delivering a comprehensive, 45-hour pacing syllabus focused on practical tool mastery over software engineering theory.</li><li>Conduct lectures and practical training explicitly aligned with crafting effective prompts, refining machine outputs, and managing digital workflows.</li><li>Provide quality, technically relevant instruction, assessment, and feedback in both lecture and laboratory settings, utilizing live generative AI tool simulations and auto-graded performance labs.</li><li>Instruct or co-instruct courses for non-credit programs across traditional lecture, hybrid, and fully online formats, with the ability to teach remote live.</li><li>Monitor student performance on targeted knowledge checks, motivate active participation, and provide constructive feedback to ensure course standards and digital AI literacy objectives are met.</li><li>Guide students through core AI workflows, moving seamlessly from basic text generation and data synthesis to multi-step task automation and workspace integration.</li><li>Maintain meticulous and compliant institutional records, including daily attendance tracking, midterm reporting, and final grade entries.</li><li>Assist with ongoing course and program evaluations to ensure the training environment effectively prepares non-technical learners for AI-enabled careers.</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Education Requirements</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field (Information Technology, Business Informatics, Computer Science, or Education) or advanced professional certification from an accredited college or university in a relevant technological discipline is required.</li><li>Official, current CompTIA AI Fundamentals Competency Certificate or equivalent vendor-neutral AI credential preferred</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Experience</b></div>
<ul><li>Requires a minimum of three (3) or more years of formal teaching experience, preferably instructing adult learners in vocational, corporate training, or non-credit continuing education environments.</li><li>A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of practical, professional experience leveraging business technology, information systems, data analytics, or digital workflows where AI optimization tools are actively deployed.</li><li>Advanced, demonstrable technical proficiency in prompting and administering primary generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini).</li><li>Proven track record in adult education, workforce development, corporate training, or vocational instruction.</li><li>Deep conceptual understanding that the instructional mandate is strictly focused on user applications, workplace efficiency, and human-in-the-loop validation rather than background coding.</li><li>Practical familiarity with managing course shells within Learning Management Systems (specifically Canvas) and coordinating student activities inside simulated digital laboratory modules (e.g., CompTIA CertMaster Learn/Labs).</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Competencies and Skills Required</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Skill in delivering complex technical material strictly according to predefined course outlines and mandatory certificate topics, focusing explicitly on applied operational literacy over theoretical computer science.</li><li>Curious educator utilizing innovative educational methodologies with the ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing software capabilities and digital learning management platforms.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to assist leadership with ongoing course evaluations and program improvements.</li><li>Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms using remote-live tools, virtual hands-on exercise environments, video-based lessons, and learning management systems (LMS).</li><li>Skill in evaluating student work, providing actionable feedback, answering software interface inquiries promptly, and motivating active classroom participation.</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a busy academic environment and effectively pace AI interactive modules to ensure full course completion within the restricted 45-hour programmatic window.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><b>Physical Demands and Work Environment</b></div>
<ul><li>This position&rsquo;s duties are normally performed in a typical work environment, based on the activity scheduled.</li><li>Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li><li>No or very limited exposure to physical risk.</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Additional Information
</b></div><div>UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.<br>
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UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled<br>
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.<br>
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.<br>
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<div><div><b>Terms of Employment</b></div>
<div>Part-time (Hired on a project basis. Assignment Contract)<br>
Part Time, course specific. CEWD courses can be held at campus locations in Elizabeth Cranford, or Plainfield.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Part-Time Instructor – CompTIA AI Fundamentals

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Under the direction of the Academic Deans, the Academic Specialist is a twelve (12) month contracted full-time position. Academic Specialists will perform administrative responsibilities in Academic Affairs and student service that focus on student success initiatives and the College&rsquo;s educational goals and priorities. Academic Specialists will also be permitted to teach academic subjects, evaluate staff including faculty and adjunct faculty, carry out administrative projects and programs, and advise students. Using predictive and learning analytics, Academic Specialists support the primary institutional mission of student success.</div>
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<div><div><b>Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Provides classroom instruction up to 12 hours per week.</li><li>Delivers instructional approaches that engage students and support student success.</li><li>Designs, prepares, and develops instructional materials.</li><li>Carries out administrative tasks and programs as assigned by Supervisor.</li><li>Interviews and evaluates staff, including faculty and adjunct faculty for purposes including, but not limited to, hiring, retention, non-renewals and/or discipline.</li><li>Provides assistance with hiring adjunct faculty, evaluating faculty and staffing.</li><li>Maintains accurate student records.</li><li>Uses data and analytics to improve student retention and completion outcomes.</li><li>Advises students throughout their educational life cycle and provides discipline specific information.</li><li>Supports students through tutoring and mentoring activities.</li><li>Supports student learning outside of class by maintaining office hours.</li><li>Develops and assesses courses under the supervision of the Dean.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of modern technology and its use in the classroom.</li><li>Assists with curriculum &amp; assessment projects, division reports including, revisions, changes or updates.</li><li>Assists the Dean with budget activities, including the Perkins grant.</li><li>Writes grants and participates in the administration of grant activities.</li><li>Provides strong advocacy for the program/s.</li><li>Participates in all commencement and College events.</li><li>Represents the College at conferences and seminars, as needed.</li><li>Participates in the College governance process.</li><li>Exhibits regular, prompt attendance as an essential job responsibility.</li><li>Conducts meetings as necessary for the effective functioning of the program, including any advisory or committee meetings.</li><li>Provides administrative support to the Social Sciences, Business and History Division Office.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><b>
Specialized Job Duties:</b><br>
<ul><li>Assists the Dean to market the program.</li><li>Coordinates a Criminal Justice speaker series college-wide.</li><li>Develop partnerships with industry experts to provide real-world experiences for students.</li><li>Coordinates all aspects of the Criminal Justice work programs, including internships and externships programs, to ensure successful student placements. .</li><li>Coordinates experiential learning opportunities and field visits.</li><li>Tracks and analyzes student data to improve student retention and completion outcomes.</li></ul></div>
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<div><div><b>Education Requirements</b></div>
<div>Master&rsquo;s degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.</div>
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<div><div><b>Experience</b></div>
<div>Experience working in the Criminal Justice field</div>
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<div><div><b>Competencies and Skills Required</b></div>
<ul><li>Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.</li><li>Commitment to student success.</li><li>Participatory leadership style; demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.</li><li>Sensitivity to the individual educational and personal goals of all students.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to utilize diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Physical Demands and Work Environment</b></div>
<ul><li>This position&rsquo;s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.</li><li>The employee will be based at the Elizabeth Campus.</li><li>Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li><li>No or very limited exposure to physical risk.</li><li>Some travel is required.</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Salary</b></div> <div>$65,000-$85,000</div>
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<div><div><b>Additional Information
</b></div><div>UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.<br>
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UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled<br>
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.<br>
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.<br>
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<div><div><b>Terms of Employment</b></div>
<div>Flexible schedule to meet College needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the College. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. The employee&rsquo;s primary location will be the Elizabeth Campus.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Academic Specialist, Criminal Justice

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Part-Time Instructor – CompTIA AI Fundamentals

Academic Specialist, Criminal Justice