Adjunct Professor (contract) -Mentorship & Workforce Leadership Academy

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

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