Speech Communication Adjunct Instructor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide education that aligns with the SAE model of curricula and delivery
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, serving on curriculum committees, supporting campus events such as new student orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and collegiate meetings
• Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate records and enforcing college policies and procedures
• Post attendance within one hour of the end of class, assignment grades within one week of submission, and final grades within 48 hours of the end of the course
• Develop instructional plans to meet course competencies and develop course activities that support lesson objectives
• Effectively plan and prepare for classes and student success
• Contact and advise students who are at risk for attendance and/or academics to help provide support, and coordinate with Academics staff to effectively manage at-risk students
• Maintain, update, manage, and ensure accuracy of content on Learning Management System (Canvas) for all assigned courses
• Use the Learning Management System (Canvas) to effectively engage and communicate with students to supplement and support course and program learning outcomes
• Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations
• Abside by all SAE policies and procedures

Key Relationships

• Director of Education and Campus Director
• Department of Academic and Student Services Team
• Campus staff
• Students

Key Result Areas

• Effectively plan and prepare for classes and student success
• Follow standard course syllabi for successful student outcomes
• Maintain instructor eligibility
• Utilize available teaching technologies

Qualifications

• General education courses: Faculty teaching general education classes must hold a minimum of a master's degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the coursework area of the course(s) assigned to teach.
• Expert knowledge of subject matter taught in specific courses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster a cooperative atmosphere in a diverse community
• 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 to meet frequently occurring deadlines
• Ability to work independently/without constant supervision and to follow instructions
• Knowledge of common office software (e.g: Microsoft Office Suite) with the ability to complete administrative functions such as posting attendance and grades in a timely and accurate manner