Employee Instructor Agreement

EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT

Parties and Contact Information

Employer Name:

Employer Contact Phone:     Employer Email:

Phone:     Email:

Recitals

This Employee Instructor Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between the Employer named above and the Employee named above. Employee will perform instructional, curriculum-development and related duties as set forth below. The parties agree that the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement govern Employee's engagement as an instructor and any course delivery, curriculum preparation, and student assessment performed for the Employer.

Term, Position and Duties

Position Title:     Department:

Reporting Manager:     Start Date:

Full-Time    Part-Time    Exempt    Non-Exempt

Compensation and Schedule

Base Salary (annual) or Stipend: $     Hourly Rate (if applicable): $

Standard Work Hours per Week:     Scheduled Classes per Week:     Primary Location:

Course Materials, Intellectual Property and Work Product

Employee acknowledges that all instructional materials, curricula, lesson plans, assessments, multimedia and related work product created, prepared or developed by Employee in the scope of employment (Collective Materials) are work made for hire and are the sole and exclusive property of Employer. To the extent any such materials are not work made for hire, Employee hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys to Employer all right, title and interest worldwide in and to such materials, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights.

Employee initial to acknowledge assignment:

Confidentiality

Employee shall not disclose, use, sell or exploit any confidential information of Employer, including student records, proprietary curricula, business plans, pricing, vendor lists and non-public operations information. Employee's obligations under this Section survive termination of employment. Breach of confidentiality shall entitle Employer to injunctive relief and recovery of damages, including attorneys' fees.

Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the confidentiality obligations: I acknowledge

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation (Limited)

For the protection of Employer's legitimate business interests, Employee agrees that for the duration of months following separation, Employee will not solicit Employer's students or other employees within the geographic area of . This restriction is narrowly tailored and limited in time and scope to protect Employer's legitimate interests.

Background Check, References and Authorization

Employee authorizes Employer to verify all employment history, education, credentials and to obtain criminal background checks, motor vehicle records and other public records as permitted by law. Employee further authorizes prior employers, educational institutions and references to provide information to Employer.

I consent to background checks and verification described above.     I authorize contact of prior employers and references.

Termination and At-Will Employment

Unless otherwise expressly provided in a separate signed agreement, employment with Employer is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a fixed-term employment relationship except to the extent expressly stated in a signed written amendment.

Termination for Cause: Employer may terminate for cause for material breach, willful misconduct, dishonesty, or failure to maintain required credentials and compliance with applicable law.

Insurance, Indemnification and Liability

Employee shall maintain any professional liability insurance required by Employer. Employee shall indemnify and hold harmless Employer from claims arising from Employee's negligent or willful acts in the performance of instructional duties, except to the extent caused by Employer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Expenses and Equipment

Employer shall reimburse reasonable and pre-approved travel and course-related expenses upon submission of receipts and in accordance with Employer's reimbursement policies. Employer may provide equipment and materials; title to Employer-provided equipment remains with Employer.

Performance Standards and Evaluation

Employee agrees to perform duties in a professional manner consistent with Employer policies, applicable accreditation standards and industry best practices. Employer will conduct periodic performance evaluations. Unsatisfactory performance may result in remediation, reassignment or termination.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Except as provided for injunctive or equitable relief, disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in accordance with the parties' agreement to arbitrate. Governing law for interpretation and enforcement shall be the laws of the state of , without regard to choice-of-law principles.

Employment History

Employer 1

Employer 2

Education

Professional References

Applicant / Employee Certification

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying documents is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification or omission of material facts may result in refusal to hire, or, if employed, disciplinary action up to and including termination. I authorize Employer to rely on the statements made herein and to contact prior employers and references.

I certify the above statements are true and complete.

Additional Terms and Special Provisions

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