Entertainment Business - Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entertainment Business Adjunct Instructor facilitates student learning toward course and program learning outcomes. The instructor teaches, inspires, motivates, guides, and supports students; continually develops instructional and professional skills; updates materials for SAE courses; and sets high expectations for the quality of student work. The role ensures coursework meets class objectives with attention to quality and detail and requires compliance with SAE Institute policies, practices, and procedures. This is a part-time position with ongoing contract renewal as needed. It is campus-based in Nashville, Tennessee, and instructors must be located in the greater Nashville area and available to work on-site at least one day per week. The instructor plans and prepares classes, develops instructional plans and course activities, follows standard course syllabi, and uses SAE-approved curricula and teaching methods. The role also includes maintaining accurate attendance and grade records, managing course content and communication through Canvas, advising students at risk academically or for attendance, and participating in academic advising, committees, campus events, workshops, and collegiate meetings. Instructors must maintain eligibility under applicable regulations and follow SAE policies and procedures.

Requirements

For teaching non-general-education courses at the diploma or associate-degree level: a bachelor's degree at minimum, academic preparation in the assigned subject, and three years of related experience.
For teaching bachelor's-degree courses: a master's degree at minimum, academic preparation in the assigned subject, and three years of related experience.
Expert knowledge of the subject matter taught in assigned courses.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to foster a cooperative atmosphere in a diverse community.
Outstanding conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated time-management and critical-thinking skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision and follow instructions.
Knowledge of common office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to complete administrative tasks such as posting attendance and grades accurately and on time.
Must be located in the greater Nashville area and available to work on campus at least one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Nashville community and ability to engage with the campus environment.
For Audio Technology faculty, appropriate ProTools or Logic certification is specified.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning toward course and program learning outcomes.
Provide education aligned with the SAE model of curricula and delivery.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
Develop instructional plans to meet course competencies and create course activities that support lesson objectives.
Plan and prepare for classes and student success, following standard course syllabi.
Enrich syllabi by developing course materials and using participatory and innovative teaching-learning methods with SAE-approved curriculum.
Use teaching methodologies and technologies, including Canvas, to enhance learning and student engagement.
Maintain, update, manage, and ensure the accuracy of content in Canvas for assigned courses.
Use Canvas to engage and communicate with students in support of course and program learning outcomes.
Post attendance within one hour after class ends, assignment grades within one week of submission, and final grades within 48 hours after the course ends.
Update the Canvas grade book within 48 hours after an assessment is posted.
Contact and advise students at risk for attendance or academic issues and coordinate support with Academic staff.
Keep accurate records and enforce college policies and procedures.
Participate in academic advising, curriculum committees, campus events such as orientation and graduation, workshops, and collegiate meetings.
Create and follow an annual faculty development plan, including professional growth and in-service development activities.
Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
Comply with SAE policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.