Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•North Miami Beach, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Instructors apply the Student-Centered Active Education model to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students in their assigned courses and programs. They contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning by participating in regular faculty and professional development activities to 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 an environment conducive to learning and student engagement. The role also supports students through advising and outreach, contributes to curriculum development and campus events as requested, and maintains accurate attendance, grades, and other reports. Instructors complete annual faculty development and maintain eligibility under applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations. This is a part-time, onsite, campus-based position. The posting also lists additional responsibilities for full-time instructors; those duties are conditional and are not identified as standard duties of this adjunct role.

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 assigned course(s).
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, a credential in that field at or above the level of the program being taught is also required.
For program courses toward a diploma or associate’s degree: a minimum of 4 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, a credential in that field at or above the level of the program being taught is also required.
For program courses toward a bachelor’s degree: a minimum of 4 years of industry experience since completion of the qualifying degree.
Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.

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.
Keep 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 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 emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.