Job Title:
OLLI Instructor – Lifelong Learning Program
Full or Part Time:
Part time
Hours:
5
Exempt:
No
Supervisory Org:
OLLI Instructor (JM-CH)
Job Description:
About OLLI at SVSU: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SVSU offers
non-credit courses, lectures, and events designed for adults aged 50 and better
who are eager to continue learning in a relaxed, engaging environment. Our
instructors are passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds—retired
professionals, educators, artists, historians, hobbyists, and more—who enjoy
sharing their knowledge with curious learners.
JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors to teach
non-credit courses for the OLLI program. Courses typically run 1 to 6 sessions,
and cover a wide range of topics including history, science, technology, art,
current events, travel, wellness, hobbies, and more.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Deliver engaging and organized in-person or online classes to adult learners.
* Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
* Develop course content, materials, and presentations tailored to lifelong
learners.
* Provide class outlines or brief descriptions in advance for promotional
materials.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the OLLI Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision is exercised over class members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Expertise or strong knowledge in a specific subject area.
* Ability to connect with adult learners in a respectful and engaging manner.
* Dependable, organized, and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software
quickly.
* Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus
community.
* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without
accommodations.
Compensation:
Instructors are compensated at a rate of $40 per hour for class instruction time
only. Preparation time is not included in the compensation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
* Teaching may occur in-person, online, or at an approved off-site location.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the
essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive
statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in
the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any
supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her
supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing
duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of
similar kind or level of difficulty.
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100
programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus
in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and
empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a
“Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based
research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7
percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of
students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,
field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes
Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to
improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle
school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first
university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the
economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has
been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields
20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23
students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu
[http://www.svsu.edu/].