Continuing Education (CE) Instructor - Adjunct
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value for candidates seeking flexibility in teaching areas of personal interest and benefits of working with adult learners.
- Flexible teaching in areas of personal interest
- Engagement with community learning initiatives
- Opportunity for lifelong learning and teaching
Pros
- Flexibility in course proposals and scheduling
- Opportunity to teach topics of personal interest
- Community-focused, engaging with diverse learners
Cons
- Low pay associated with local adjunct teaching positions
- Limited job security and benefits for adjunct roles
- Potentially high competition for instructor positions
Who it's for
Entry / Experienced • Part-time / Flexible location
Good fit
- Passionate educators in various subjects
- Those seeking flexible teaching options
- Individuals dedicated to community education
Not recommended for
- Candidates looking for full-time roles in academia
- Individuals without teaching experience
- Those preferring structured classroom environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Our mission is to provide a wide variety of quality non-credit courses, lectures, and interactive learning experiences to our service communities. The Continuing Education program is seeking to build a pool of qualified applicants interested in teaching courses for our general personal interest students, 55+ membership of adult learners, and youth programs. We are looking for passionate educators for our four service locations: Enumclaw, Kent, Auburn Center, and our Main Campus in Auburn. We offer flexibility in scheduling and location whenever possible. We are open to online and mixed-modality instruction, though in person teaching is preferred. We are currently recruiting in the following areas but open to all course proposals :
- Dance
- Fitness
- Mindfulness
Please see our course catalog at www.greenriver.edu/CE for more ideas of classes you may be interested in teaching with Continuing Education
Join as an adjunct faculty member and be a part of one of the most diverse schools in Washington State.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
- Planning and executing courses that have been agreed upon by the Continuing Education Department
- Work collaboratively with the Continuing Education team to periodically expand course offerings
- Provide students with a positive learning experience in an exploratory setting
- Provide students with access and feedback to their work when applicable
- Respond to Program Manager inquiries, proposal requests, and other communications in a timely manner.
Classes at All Campuses - Kent, Auburn Center, Main Campus, and Enumclaw
- Subject matter experience, passion and expertise required
- Industry Certified when applicable
- A desire to engage learners of all ages and backgrounds. Experience in an instructional setting is preferred.
- Ability to work with staff and program colleagues to develop engaging programs
- Availability to teach evenings and weekends a strong plus.
