Adjunct Professor - Crafting to Coins
Job details
- Location
- Lexington County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $30 - $35/hr
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Midlands Technical College is seeking a creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic Adjunct Instructor to teach Crafting to Coins: Cricut Machine Fundamentals through Corporate and Continuing Education. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of using Cricut cutting machines to design and create personalized crafts, customized products, and potentially income-generating projects. The instructor will provide engaging, hands-on instruction in Cricut machine operation, Cricut Design Space software, material selection, design techniques, and project development. Students will gain practical experience creating a variety of projects while exploring opportunities to turn their crafting skills into a small business or supplemental source of income. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience using Cricut machines, a strong understanding of crafting techniques and materials, excellent communication and instructional skills, and a passion for helping adult learners develop creative skills and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Position Duties
Demonstrated experience and proficiency using Cricut cutting machines and Cricut Design Space.
Knowledge of various Cricut materials, tools, accessories, and crafting techniques.
Experience creating customized products using vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, cardstock, and other compatible materials.
Ability to troubleshoot basic Cricut machine and software issues.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide clear, step-by-step instruction to students with varying levels of crafting and technology experience.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage classroom activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous teaching, training, or workshop facilitation experience.
Experience operating a craft-based small business, selling handmade products, or managing custom product orders.
Knowledge of product pricing, cost calculations, marketing, and online selling platforms.
Experience using multiple Cricut machine models and related equipment, including heat presses.
Familiarity with graphic design principles and digital design software.
Experience teaching adult learners in a continuing education or community setting.
Experience developing instructional materials and beginner-friendly Cricut projects.
Other Qualifications
Adjunct faculty are compensated in accordance with Midlands Technical College’s established pay schedule. The standard adjunct pay rate is $30-35 per three-credit-hour course. Final compensation may vary depending on academic credentials and total course credit hours. Any variation is determined upon hire and outlined in the faculty employment agreement.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Midlands Technical College Address P.O. Box 2408Columbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-822-3399