Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Content Creation program at SAE Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, invites applications from candidates with professional experience (especially in Digital Content Creation) and appropriate academic qualifications to join our team. These roles are on an adjunct basis with contract renewal occurring each semester as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. Qualified candidates may be eligible to teach more than one course. We are specifically seeking Digital Content Creation instructors who can teach one or more of the following disciplines: Content Creation Fundamentals, Editing for Digital Platforms, Effective Copywriting for Digital Media, Social Media Content Strategy, Digital Marketing Essentials, Digital Storytelling, Advanced Content Creation, Branding and Visual Identity, Client Communication, Project Management for Digital Media. Instructors apply the Student-Centered Active Education model to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students in their assigned courses and programs. Instructors are expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, including participating in regular faculty and professional development activities to advance the practice of teaching and learning at SAE.

Requirements

• For General Education courses: A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the area of the course(s) assigned to teach.
• For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree; if the bachelor’s degree is not in the field that the instructor is teaching in, the instructor must also hold a credential in the field at or above the level of the program they’re teaching in.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience since the completion of the qualifying degree.
• For program courses toward a Bachelor’s degree: A minimum of a master’s degree; if the master’s degree is not in the field that the instructor is teaching in, the instructor must also hold a credential in the field at or above the level of the program they’re teaching in.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience since the completion of the qualifying degree.

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 classes as assigned in accordance with all 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.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, participating in curriculum development, and supporting campus events such as workshops, new student orientation, and graduation as requested.
• Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate attendance records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing SAE policies and procedures.
• Effectively 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 faculty development activities annually to continually improve instructional delivery, professional knowledge and skills, and support for diverse learners.
• Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.
• Abide by all SAE policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level