[Hiring] Social and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructor @California Institute of Applied Technology

Role Description

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.

Job Title: Social and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructor

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)

Qualifications

• Appropriate credential, license, or certification
• Information Technology Instructors must provide official transcripts of Master’s degree and active/current certification on the subject being taught
• General Education Instructors: Masters degree is required. 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
• Must be from an accredited institution
• 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
• 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 may be required. Live classes are scheduled twice a week on Monday and Tuesday, from 6:00pm-9:30pm PST.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• 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.

Benefits

• Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company.
• 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 an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• We foster 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 the regular tasks of this role.
• The employee will be required to compute simple to 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 and use secure connections for all work-related activities.
• The company is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond the provision of reasonable accommodation and necessary work-related equipment.
• This remote work policy is designed to comply with all relevant local, state, and federal laws.

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.

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.

Pay Range

$33 — $38 USD

We know great candidates may not meet every single qualification listed. If this role speaks to you and you believe you could thrive here, we welcome your application.