History Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Education or Program Chair, this role facilitates student learning toward the achievement of course and program learning outcomes. The instructor will teach, inspire, motivate, guide, support, and help students in courses and program. This position requires continuous improvement of instructional and professional skills, updating materials in support of SAE courses, and setting high expectations for the quality of student work. The instructor must ensure that each student completes coursework that achieves the goal of the class with quality and attention to detail, and comply fully 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.

Requirements

Faculty teaching general education classes must 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.