Science Adjunct Instructor

Part-time Description

Schedule - Class schedule works well even if you already have a daytime job
Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts or New Mexico
CIAT Location: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM
Reports to: Associate Dean of Education, General Education
Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Variable-Hour (Part-Time)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize online 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
• 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
• Adhere to College Policies And Procedures
• Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student grade record information
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures
• Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc.
• Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire. Please refer to the CIAT Employee Handbook for the complete policy.

Requirements

• Appropriate credential, license, or certification
• Information Technology Instructors must provide official transcripts of bachelor's (or higher) degree and active/current certification on the subject being taught
• General Education Instructors must provide official transcripts of bachelor's and master's (or higher) degrees that include at least 18 units on 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 including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as 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
• 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
• 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

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a variable hour position.
Days and hours of work are usually Monday through Friday, but weekend and evening hours are required.
Live classes are scheduled twice a week (Monday and Tuesday) from 6:00pm-9:30pm PT
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Location

This is a remote position. Work must be conducted in locations that have been approved by the company. Company authorization is necessary for relocation or work from other locations, even if temporarily.

Values

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Mutual Respect

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Salary Range

The starting salary range for the Science Adjunct Instructor position is $33.00 - $38.00 hourly/DOE. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, experience, equity and other business and organizational needs.