English Composition Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•North Miami Beach, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The English Composition Adjunct Instructor applies SAE’s Student-Centered Active Education model to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students in assigned courses and programs. The instructor contributes to continuous improvement and lifelong learning by participating in regular faculty and professional development activities that advance teaching and learning at SAE. The role includes teaching assigned classes in accordance with SAE policies and procedures, planning and preparing instruction, supporting student success, and maintaining accurate attendance, grades, and other required reports. Instructors also contribute to academic advising, curriculum development, campus events, and the support of absent and high-risk students. They complete annual faculty development activities and maintain eligibility under applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations. This is a part-time, onsite, campus-based position. The description also lists additional duties for full-time instructors; those duties apply to full-time instructors rather than being stated as standard adjunct duties.

Requirements

For General Education courses: a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the subject area of the assigned course.
For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. If the degree is not in the teaching field, the instructor must also hold a credential in that field at or above the level of the program.
For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree: a minimum of four years of industry experience since completion of the qualifying degree.
For program courses toward a Bachelor’s degree: a minimum of a master’s degree. If the degree is not in the teaching field, the instructor must also hold a credential in that field at or above the level of the program.
For program courses toward a Bachelor’s degree: a minimum of four years of industry experience since completion of the qualifying degree.
In rare cases, adjunct faculty without the normally required bachelor’s degree or master’s degree may receive a temporary exception from the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer based on extensive and significant work experience, with regular evidence of satisfactory progress toward completing the degree during the approved exception period.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Canvas learning management system.
Familiarity with learner-centered, active learning, 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.
Keep accurate attendance records, submit grades and other reports on time, and enforce SAE policies and procedures.
Plan and prepare classes and develop 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 according to applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.
For full-time instructors: supervise scheduled makeup sessions, provide tutoring and academic advising, advise student clubs, support faculty development activities, and substitute for classes in emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.