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Florida State University is hiring a Professional Development Trainer/Bootcamp Instructor, ASCENT (Panama City Campus) to deliver professional development and bootcamp training for the ASCENT program within the Office of Professional Engagement and Learning. The instructor teaches pre-approved curricula in classroom, online, or hybrid formats and works alongside ASCENT staff to keep the learner experience consistent. It is a temporary, part-time OPS appointment with multiple vacancies, anticipated to begin in Fall 2026.

Highlights

Teach professional development and bootcamp sessions in classroom, online, or hybrid formats, following pre-approved curricula and industry standards.
Run sessions with learning management systems and web-conferencing tools, answering learner questions promptly and referring them to support when needed.
Collaborate with ASCENT staff so program delivery stays smooth and learners get a high-quality experience.
Help develop and refine training content whenever the program needs updates.
Maintain attendance, grade, and evaluation records for the sessions taught, as applicable.
Take on additional duties assigned by the OPEL Program Manager beyond direct instruction.
Hold relevant industry certifications plus at least two years of experience in the field being taught.
Preferred candidates show proven expertise in subjects like technology, business, or healthcare and hold certifications in tools such as cybersecurity, IT, programming languages, or project management.
Post-secondary teaching or training experience and comfort with lecture-capture and synchronous online engagement software are preferred.
Expect a flexible schedule with trainings and occasional classes starting outside normal business hours, and possible on-location work in any of the eight panhandle counties.

Professional Development Trainer/Bootcamp Instructor, ASCENT (Panama City Campus) Full Description

Job ID:

63643

Department:

ASCENT - Office of Professional Engagement and Learning (OPEL)

Full/Part Time:

Part-time, OPS (Multiple Vacancies)

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Responsibilities

Providing classroom, online, or hybrid instruction in professional development and bootcamp formats.
Fulfilling all contractual obligations during the term.
Delivering training sessions aligned with pre-approved curricula and industry standards.
Preparing thoroughly for each session and adhering to schedules.
Leveraging modern teaching technologies, including learning management systems (LMS) and web-conferencing tools.
Engaging learners actively, providing timely responses to questions and offering support or referrals when necessary.
Collaborating with ASCENT staff to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality learner experiences.
Assisting in the development and refinement of training content, as needed.
Maintaining accurate records of attendance, grades, and evaluations, as applicable.
Completing annual compliance training and adhering to university policies.
Performing additional duties as assigned by the OPEL Program Manager.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant industry certifications, coupled with two or more years of field experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven expertise in the subject areas being taught (e.g., technology, business, healthcare, etc.).
Certifications in relevant tools or technologies (e.g., cybersecurity, IT, programming languages, project management, etc.).
Post-secondary teaching or training experience preferred.
Evidence of ongoing professional development through education, certifications, or other activities.
Proficiency with teaching technologies, including LMS platforms, lecture-capture tools, and synchronous online engagement software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage others.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.
Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.
The position is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026.
This position requires a flexible schedule for trainings and occasional classes that start outside normal business hours.
This position may be on location at any of the eight counties of the panhandle region.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Professional Development Trainer/Bootcamp Instructor, ASCENT (Panama City Campus)

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