Environmental Science - Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor facilitates student learning toward course and program learning outcomes. The instructor teaches, motivates, guides, and supports students; continually improves instructional and professional skills; updates course materials; sets high expectations for student work; and ensures coursework meets class objectives with quality and attention to detail. The position follows SAE Institute policies, practices, and procedures. The instructor provides education aligned with SAE’s curriculum and delivery model, creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and student participation, and contributes to the campus learning culture through advising, committee work, campus events, workshops, and meetings. The role includes managing course records and policies, planning instruction, supporting students at risk academically or through attendance, and maintaining assigned course content and communications in Canvas. This is a part-time adjunct position with ongoing contract renewal as needed.

Requirements

For faculty teaching courses other than general education at the diploma or associate degree level: at least a bachelor's degree, academic preparation aligned with the assigned subject, and three years of related experience.
For faculty teaching bachelor's degree courses: at least a master's degree, academic preparation aligned with 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, with 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 perform administrative tasks including timely, accurate posting of attendance and grades.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning toward course and program learning outcomes.
Teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students.
Continually improve instructional and professional skills and update course materials.
Provide education aligned with the SAE curriculum and delivery model.
Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
Participate in academic advising, curriculum committees, campus events, workshops, and collegiate meetings.
Maintain accurate records and enforce college policies and procedures.
Post attendance within one hour after class, assignment grades within one week of submission, and final grades within 48 hours after the course ends.
Develop instructional plans to meet course competencies and activities that support lesson objectives.
Plan and prepare effectively for classes and student success.
Contact and advise students at risk for attendance or academic issues, coordinating support with Academics staff.
Maintain, update, manage, and ensure the accuracy of assigned course content in Canvas.
Use Canvas to engage and communicate with students in support of course and program learning outcomes.
Maintain instructor eligibility under applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
Follow SAE policies and procedures.
Follow standard course syllabi and enrich them with course materials and participatory, innovative teaching-learning methodologies using SAE-approved curriculum.
Use effective teaching-learning methodologies and teaching technologies, including Canvas, to engage learners and improve student engagement.
Create and follow an annual faculty development plan.
Complete one professional growth development activity and one in-service development activity annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.