Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor is responsible for facilitating student learning towards the achievement of course and program learning outcomes. This role involves teaching, inspiring, motivating, guiding, supporting, and helping students in their courses and program. The instructor is expected to continually improve their instructional and professional skills, update materials for SAE courses, and set high expectations for the quality of student work, ensuring that each student completes coursework that meets class goals with quality and attention to detail. The position requires full compliance with all policies, practices, and procedures of SAE Institute as outlined in the faculty handbook, catalog, procedures manuals, and faculty assignment agreement. This is a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor position with ongoing contract renewal as needed, with a tentative need for the upcoming November 2025 Mod. The instructor will also contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, serving on curriculum committees, supporting campus events such as new student orientation and graduation, and engaging in various other workshops and collegiate meetings.

Requirements

Hold a minimum of a master's degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the coursework area of the course(s) assigned to teach (for general education classes)
Expert knowledge of subject matter taught in specific courses
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including 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 to meet frequently occurring deadlines
Ability to work independently/without constant supervision and to follow instructions
Knowledge of common office software (e.g: Microsoft Office Suite) with the ability to complete administrative functions such as posting attendance and grades in a timely and accurate manner
Candidates must be located in the greater Nashville area and available to work on-site at our campus at least one day per week (no exceptions)

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning toward the achievement of course and program learning outcomes
Teach, inspire, motivate, guide, support, and help students in courses and program
Continually improve instructional and professional skills
Update materials in support of SAE courses
Set high expectations for quality of work and raise the bar each time the course runs
Ensure that each student completes coursework that achieves the goal of the class and is done with quality and attention to detail
Comply fully with all policies, practices, and procedures of SAE Institute as outlined in the faculty handbook, catalog, procedures manuals, and faculty assignment agreement
Provide education that aligns with the SAE model of curricula and delivery
Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement
Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, serving on curriculum committees, supporting campus events such as new student orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and collegiate meetings
Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate records and enforcing college policies and procedures
Post attendance within one hour of the end of class, assignment grades within one week of submission, and final grades within 48 hours of the end of the course
Develop instructional plans to meet course competencies and develop course activities that support lesson objectives
Effectively plan and prepare for classes and student success
Contact and advise students who are at risk for attendance and/or academics to help provide support, and coordinate with Academics staff to effectively manage at-risk students
Maintain, update, manage, and ensure accuracy of content on Learning Management System (Canvas) for all assigned courses
Use the Learning Management System (Canvas) to effectively engage and communicate with students to supplement and support course and program learning outcomes
Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations
Abide by all SAE policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Follow standard course syllabi for successful student outcomes
Maintain instructor eligibility
Utilize available teaching technologies
Provide syllabi enrichment by developing course materials, and utilizing participatory and innovative teaching-learning methodologies utilizing SAE approved curriculum
Utilize successful teaching learning methodologies to enhance learning and engage learners
Create and follow annual faculty development plan
Implement teaching technologies, including Canvas, to improve student engagement