Math Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute•Nashville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Math Adjunct Instructor facilitates student learning toward course and program learning outcomes by teaching, inspiring, motivating, guiding, and supporting students. The instructor continually develops instructional and professional skills, updates course materials, sets high standards for student work, and ensures coursework meets course goals with quality and attention to detail. The role follows SAE Institute policies and procedures, including those in the faculty handbook, catalog, manuals, and faculty assignment agreement. This is a part-time adjunct position based on-site at the Nashville, Tennessee campus. Candidates must live in the greater Nashville area and be available to work on campus at least one day per week. The instructor reports to the Director of Education and works with campus leadership, academic and student services staff, campus staff, and students.

Requirements

For general education courses, a master's degree and at least 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the course subject area.
Expert knowledge of the subject matter taught in assigned 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 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 complete administrative tasks 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 Nashville campus at least one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Nashville community.

Responsibilities

Deliver education aligned with SAE curricula and instructional methods, and establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
Develop instructional plans and course activities that meet course competencies and support lesson objectives.
Plan and prepare effectively for classes and student success, enriching syllabi with course materials and participatory teaching methods.
Use teaching technologies, including Canvas, to support learning and improve student engagement.
Maintain, update, and ensure the accuracy of Canvas content for assigned courses, and use the system to communicate with students.
Post attendance within one hour after class, assignment grades within one week of submission, and final grades within 48 hours after the course ends; update the Canvas gradebook within 48 hours after assessments are posted.
Contact and advise students at risk academically or for attendance, and coordinate with Academic staff to support them.
Maintain accurate records, enforce college policies and procedures, and maintain instructor eligibility under applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
Participate in academic advising, curriculum committees, campus events, workshops, and collegiate meetings.
Create and follow an annual faculty development plan, completing one professional growth activity and one in-service development activity each year.
Comply with SAE policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.