AWS Adjunct Instructor

About the Role

California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others. CIAT prepares students for professional success by offering practical training in today's most competitive technology fields to ensure students are job-ready. With a large selection of courses, flexible schedules, and an online campus, we aim to empower the working student.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams on Monday and Tuesday every week
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning and engagement
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student's needs
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Current certifications in subjects taught

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
• Connect their subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences or workshops

Administrative and Compliance Duties

• Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student attendance and grade record information
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures
• Submit documentation: sign-in attendance, pre-post exams, lab sheets, student snapshots, and accreditation/state required documents and others as required
• Communicate to management requirements for textbooks, handouts, supplies, equipment, exam vouchers and other items needed with sufficient notice to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement prior to class
• Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc.
• Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire. Clothing should be neat, clean, and without rips and holes. We are able to accommodate CIAT polo t-shirts and pressed jeans. T-shirts, caps, hooded sweaters, and shorts are not permitted. Please refer to the CIAT Employee Handbook for the complete policy

Requirements

• Information Technology Instructors must provide official transcripts of bachelor's degree or higher (must be from an accredited institution) and certification on the subject being taught
• Instructor certifications required: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, AWS Database or AWS Cloud Practitioner
• At least three years' experience in the respective field OR two years of teaching experience
• Synchronous online teaching experience preferred
• Advanced subject matter expertise preferred with a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with developments in the field
• Effective presentation skills, communication and technology skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as learning technologies such as Canvas
• Work independently with minimal supervision, with a high level of dependability
• Ability to multitask
• Problem solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of students
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Possess high ethical standards, being an example of professionalism to others
• Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional delivery
• Must be able to embody CIAT's mission, vision and values

Schedule

Live classes are scheduled twice per week, on Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Pacific Time). Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Work Environment

Remote work must be performed while residing in California, New Mexico, Florida or Massachusetts. This role requires a home office environment with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual communication tools. Employees are expected to ensure that their home office is a safe and ergonomic working environment, maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with company policies, and use secure connections for all work-related activities. Expectations regarding work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly communicated and must be adhered to.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary position requiring sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to type, use a computer to search for information and input information while speaking to others
• Daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation
• Tasks that require making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties while using a computer
• Requires dependability and excellent attendance records
• May require occasional travel to conduct CIAT business
• May frequently lift and move up to 10-15 pounds of materials, books, etc.
• Required to compute simple mathematical calculations as a normal part of this role

Values

• We are passionate about education and student success
• We value integrity and excellence in our employees and students
• We treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respect
• We believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeed
• We have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student's success
• We are accountable for our actions and focus on improvements moving forward
• We have a growth mindset with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goals
• We expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism, being a role model to students and colleagues
• We commit to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• We foster lifelong learning and professional development