Science Adjunct Instructor
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: - About the role? There's a paragraph at start: "At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We’re hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve." That's about the role/mission. Could be "About the role". We'll include that as
. - Schedule: The posting includes schedule details: "Schedule - Class schedule works well even if you already have a daytime job" and later "Live classes are scheduled twice a week (Monday and Tuesday) from 6:00pm-9:30pm PT." Also "Days and hours of work are usually Monday through Friday, but weekend and evening hours are required." So we have schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that content. - Work from Home (WFH) details: remote work must be performed while residing in CA, FL, MA, NM. Could be part of Location or maybe a separate section? Not required but could be included under Location or maybe "Work Arrangement". But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can put location info under maybe "About the role" or "Responsibilities"? Probably better to include under "About the role" or maybe "Responsibilities"? But location is not a responsibility. Could include under "About the role" as part of description. - Responsibilities: The "Essential Duties and Responsibilities" section includes teaching duties, mastery of subject matter, adhering to policies, etc. So we can create Responsibilities section with list items. - Requirements: There's "Job Requirements" with bullet-like sentences. We'll create Requirements section with list. - Qualifications: Might overlap with Requirements. The posting also includes "Position Type and Expected Hours of Work" etc. But we have Schedule already. There's also "Supervisory Responsibility", "Location", "Values", "Physical Demands", "Work Environment". Those could be placed under maybe "About the role" or "Responsibilities"? But we should not create extra headings not allowed. We can embed those details in existing sections as paragraphs or list items. - Pay: There's "Pay Range: : $33 USD - $38 USD". So we have Pay section. - Benefits: Not explicitly mentioned. There's no benefits description. So we should NOT create Benefits section. - Skills: Could be derived from requirements like "Good working knowledge of MS Office applications..." etc. Could create Skills section but we need to ensure we have real specific content. The posting includes many skill-like items: "Effective presentation skills", "High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability", "Good working knowledge of MS Office applications...", "Ability to work independently", etc. We could create a Skills section with those. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can list them as items. But we must avoid duplication: If we put skill items also in Requirements, that's duplication. Better to separate: Requirements could be credentials, experience, etc. Skills could be abilities. However the posting lumps many together under Job Requirements. We could keep all under Requirements and not create Skills unless we have distinct skill items not already covered. But we can still create Skills if we extract skill-specific items that are not credential/experience. However risk of duplication. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe better to have fewer sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Pay, Schedule. That's five sections. That seems sufficient. We need to include all substantive information. Let's extract: About the role: opening paragraph about belief and hiring. Also maybe mention that it's Science Adjunct Instructor (but we shouldn't repeat job title as heading). Could include that it's for Science Adjunct Instructor role. Also mention remote work location restrictions (CA, FL, MA, NM). Also mention CIAT locations (San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM) but it's remote. Also mention reporting to Associate Dean of Education, General Education. Also mention status Non-Exempt, Employment Type Variable-Hour (Part-Time). Also mention values etc. Could include all that in About the role. Responsibilities: list of essential duties and responsibilities: teaching synchronous online via Teams, plan and organize instruction, modify instructional methods, employ appropriate teaching strategies, demonstrate thorough knowledge, connect subject matter with related fields, stay current via professional development, ensure student database updated, maintain compliance with accreditation, promote collaboration, adhere to CIAT business casual attire, maintain FERPA compliance, handle student data securely. We should keep each as
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Requirements: list of job requirements: appropriate credential, license, or certification; IT Instructors must provide transcripts of bachelor's (or higher) degree and active/current certification on subject being taught; General Education Instructors must provide transcripts of bachelor's and master's (or higher) degrees that include at least 18 units on subject being taught; at least three years’ experience in respective field OR two years of teaching experience; synchronous online teaching preferred; advanced subject matter expertise preferred; effective presentation skills; high level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability; good working knowledge of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and learning technologies such as Canvas; work independently with minimal supervision; ability to multitask; problem solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner; works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departments; 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 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; adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met; follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism; must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and values.
We could also include "Position Type and Expected Hours of Work" but that's schedule.
Pay: Pay Range: $33 USD - $38 USD.
Schedule: details: variable hour position; days and hours usually Monday through Friday, but weekend and evening hours required; live classes scheduled twice a week (Monday and Tuesday) from 6:00pm-9:30pm PT.
Also mention "Schedule - Class schedule works well even if you already have a daytime job" and "Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts or New Mexico". That could be part of Schedule or About the role. We'll include WFH location restriction in About the role maybe.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, AAP/EEO Statement, Physical Demands, Work Environment, Other Duties, etc. Remove those.
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- Teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams.
- Plan and organize instruction to maximize online student learning and engagement.
- Modify instructional methods and strategies, as appropriate, to meet diverse student needs.
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
- Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
- Connect subject matter with related fields.
- Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attendance at meetings, conferences, or workshops.
- Ensure the student database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student grade records.
- Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements related to instructional quality, scheduled class hours, and CIAT policies and procedures.
- Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects and ideas.
- Adhere to the CIAT business‑casual attire policy (neat, clean clothing without rips and holes; polo shirts acceptable).
- Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy.
- Appropriate credential, license, or certification for the subject being taught.
- Information Technology Instructors: official transcripts of a bachelor’s (or higher) degree and active/current certification in the subject.
- General Education Instructors: official transcripts of a bachelor’s and a master’s (or higher) degree that include at least 18 units in the subject being taught.
- At least three years’ experience in the respective field OR two years of teaching experience.
- Synchronous online teaching preferred.
- Advanced subject matter expertise preferred.
- Effective presentation skills.
- High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learning technologies such as Canvas.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multitask.
- Problem‑solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner.
- Works with a sense of urgency while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departments.
- 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, serving as 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.
- Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met.
- Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism.
- Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values.
About the role
At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We’re hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve. This Science Adjunct Instructor position is variable‑hour (part‑time, non‑exempt) and reports to the Associate Dean of Education, General Education. The role is remote; work must be performed while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts, or New Mexico. CIAT’s offices are in San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM, but the instructor will work from a home office.
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Pay range: $33 USD – $38 USD per hour.