Audio Engineer Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•North Miami Beach, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructors apply SAE’s Student-Centered Active Education model to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students in assigned courses and programs. They contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning by participating in faculty and professional development activities that advance teaching and learning at SAE. The instructor teaches assigned classes in accordance with SAE policies and procedures, plans and prepares instruction and course activities, and establishes a classroom environment that supports learning and student engagement. The role also contributes to the campus learning culture through academic advising, curriculum development, and participation in campus events as requested. Instructors manage attendance, grades, and reports; contact and support absent or high-risk students; complete annual faculty development; and maintain eligibility under applicable regulations. Additional duties may be assigned. Certain duties listed for full-time instructors—such as supervising makeup sessions, tutoring, advising student clubs, supporting faculty development, and emergency class substitution—are not specified as duties of this part-time adjunct role.

Requirements

For General Education courses: a master’s degree and 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the area of the assigned course(s).
For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree: a bachelor’s degree; if the degree is not in the teaching field, a credential in that field at or above the level of the program being taught.
For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree: at least 4 years of industry experience since completion of the qualifying degree.
For program courses toward a Bachelor’s degree: a master’s degree; if the degree is not in the teaching field, a credential in that field at or above the level of the program being taught.
For program courses toward a Bachelor’s degree: at least 4 years of industry experience since completion of the qualifying degree.
Adjunct faculty members who do not hold the specified degree may, in rare cases, receive a temporary exception from the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer based on extensive and significant work experience, with regular demonstrated progress toward completing the degree during the approved exception period.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods; handle files and individual sheets of paper; occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds; move within the organization; reach minimally for items above and below desk level; and use a keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Canvas learning management system.
Familiarity with learner-centered, active learning, and problem-based and project-based learning and teaching methodologies.
Advanced skills in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes in accordance with SAE policies and procedures.
Deliver instruction in alignment with the Student-Centered Active Education model.
Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
Participate in academic advising and curriculum development, and support campus events such as workshops, new student orientation, and graduation as requested.
Maintain accurate attendance records, submit grades and other reports on time, and enforce SAE policies and procedures.
Plan and prepare for classes and student success, including developing course activities that support lesson and course learning outcomes.
Contact, advise, and support absent and high-risk students, and document contact activities.
Complete annual faculty development activities to improve instructional delivery, professional knowledge and skills, and support for diverse learners.
Maintain instructor eligibility under applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.