Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•Nashville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor facilitates student learning toward course and program learning outcomes. The instructor teaches, inspires, motivates, guides, and supports students; continually improves instructional and professional skills; updates materials in support of SAE courses; and sets high expectations for quality work. The instructor ensures students complete coursework that meets class goals with quality and attention to detail, and complies with SAE Institute policies, practices, and procedures. This is a part-time adjunct position with ongoing contract renewal as needed. The position is based on-site at the SAE Institute campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Candidates must be located in the greater Nashville area and available to work on campus at least one day per week. The anticipated need is for the November 2025 module. The instructor develops and delivers instruction aligned with SAE curricula, establishes a learning-focused classroom, contributes to academic and campus activities, manages course records and the learning environment, and uses Canvas to support student engagement and learning outcomes. The role also includes advising students who may be at risk academically or for attendance, coordinating with academic staff, maintaining instructor eligibility, and completing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A master's degree with at least 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the coursework area of the assigned general education course(s).
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 the ability to complete administrative functions such as posting attendance and grades accurately and on time.
Must be located in the greater Nashville area and available to work on-site at the campus at least one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Nashville community.
Ability to engage with the campus environment.

Responsibilities

Provide education aligned with the SAE model of curricula and delivery.
Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
Contribute to the learning culture through academic advising, curriculum committees, campus events, workshops, and collegiate meetings.
Manage the learning environment by maintaining accurate records and enforcing 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 create activities that support lesson objectives.
Plan and prepare effectively for classes and student success.
Contact and advise students at risk for attendance or academic concerns, and coordinate with Academics staff to support them.
Maintain, update, manage, and ensure the accuracy of Canvas content for assigned courses.
Use Canvas to engage and communicate with students in support of course and program learning outcomes.
Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
Comply with SAE policies, practices, and procedures.
Enrich syllabi by developing course materials and using participatory and innovative teaching-learning methodologies with SAE-approved curriculum.
Use effective teaching and learning methodologies to enhance learning and engage students.
Create and follow an annual faculty development plan.
Use teaching technologies, including Canvas, to improve student engagement.
Complete one professional growth development activity and one in-service development activity annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.