Speech Communication Adjunct Instructor Job at SAE Institute North America in Na
SAE Institute North America, Nashville, TN, United States, 37247
Instructors apply the Student-Centered Active Education model to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students in their assigned courses and programs. Instructors are expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, including participating in regular faculty and professional development activities to advance the practice of teaching and learning at SAE.
Key Relationships
- Students
- Program Chair
- Director of Education
- SAE campus staff
Responsibilities
- Teach classes as assigned in accordance with all 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.
- Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, curriculum development, and supporting campus events such as workshops, new student orientation, and graduation as requested.
- Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate attendance records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing SAE policies and procedures.
- Effectively 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 faculty development activities annually to continually improve instructional delivery, professional knowledge and skills, and support for diverse learners.
- Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.
- Abide by all SAE policies and procedures. 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.
Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience
For General Education courses: A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the area of the course(s) assigned to teach. For example, an instructor teaching College Mathematics could have a master’s degree in Environmental Science but would be qualified to teach College Mathematics if they have 18 graduate-level semester credits in Mathematics.
For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree; if the bachelor’s degree is not in the field that the instructor is teaching in, the instructor must also hold a credential in the field at or above the level of the program they’re teaching in.
- A minimum of 4 years of industry experience since the completion of the qualifying degree
- In rare cases, an adjunct faculty member who does not hold a bachelor’s degree but has extensive and significant work experience may be granted a temporary exception by the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer, with the expectation of regular demonstrated evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of a bachelor’s degree during the approved exception period.
For Program Courses Toward a Bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of a master’s degree; if the master’s degree is not in the field that the instructor is teaching in, the instructor must also hold a credential in the field at or above the level of the program they’re teaching in.
- A minimum of 4 years of industry experience since the completion of the qualifying degree
- In rare cases, an adjunct faculty member who does not hold a master’s degree but has extensive and significant work experience may be granted a temporary exception by the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer, with the expectation of regular demonstrated evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of a master’s degree during the approved exception period.
Desirable Skills
- 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
Additional Information And Physical Requirements
This is a part-time onsite, campus-based position. Sitting and standing for long periods; dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the organization; minimal reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
- Higher Education