[Hiring] Science Adjunct Instructor @California Institute of Applied Technology

Role Description

• Class schedule works well even if you already have a daytime job.
• Remote work must be performed while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts, or New Mexico.
• Reports to: Associate Dean of Education, General Education.
• Status: Non-Exempt.
• Employment Type: Variable-Hour (Part-Time).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching:
  • Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams.
  • Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize online student learning and engagement.
  • Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student 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, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Adhering to College Policies and Procedures:
  • Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate regarding student grade record information.
  • Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional quality, scheduled class hours requirements, and CIAT policies and procedures.
  • Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects and ideas.
  • Adhere to CIAT business casual attire as per the CIAT Employee Handbook.
  • Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• This is a remote position. Work must be conducted in locations that have been approved by the company.

Benefits

• Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork, and mutual respect are emphasized.
• Passionate about education and student success.
• Encouragement of innovation to better help students succeed.
• Accountability for actions and focus on improvements moving forward.
• Commitment to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Fostering lifelong learning and professional development.

Physical Demands

• Essential functions of this role require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type, use a computer to search for information and input information while speaking on the phone is required.
• The employee will frequently be required to use the computer, mouse, and telephone to conduct regular tasks.
• The employee will be required to compute simple mathematical calculations as a normal part of this role.
• Requires dependability and excellent attendance records.

Work Environment

• While performing the responsibilities of this remote position, the job holder will work in a home office environment.
• Employees are expected to ensure that their home office is a safe and ergonomic working environment.
• Employees must maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with company policies.
• Expectations regarding work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly communicated and must be adhered to.

AAP/EEO Statement

• California Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• California Institute of Applied Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment.

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. Salary offers are based on a variety of considerations, such as education, experience, equity, and other business and organizational needs.