Adjunct Instructor, Science
Posted 13hrs ago
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Job Description
Science adjunct instructor teaching synchronous online courses for California Institute of Applied Technology. Supporting student success through instruction, grading, compliance, and secure student-data management.
Responsibilities:
- Teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams
- Plan and organize instruction to 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
- Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the science discipline
- Connect subject matter with related fields
- Maintain current subject-matter knowledge through professional development and professional organizations, meetings, conferences, or workshops
- Keep the Student Database updated and accurate regarding student grade records
- Maintain accreditation, scheduled class-hour, and CIAT policy compliance
- Collaborate with staff and participate in new projects and ideas
- Maintain FERPA compliance and secure student data
- Report to the Associate Dean of Education, General Education
- No supervisory responsibilities
Requirements:
- Appropriate credential, license, or certification
- 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
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to multitask
- Rapid and effective problem-solving
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration
- Commitment to an inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education
- Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High ethical standards and professionalism
- Compliance with college policies, procedures, regulations, and CIAT compliance requirements
- Ability to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values
- Ability to type, use a computer to search for information, and input information while speaking on the phone
- Dependability and excellent attendance records
Benefits:
- Remote work from a home office environment
- Necessary work-related equipment
- Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
- Workers' compensation and liability coverage for home-office injuries according to company policy and applicable laws
- Professional development through involvement in professional organizations and attendance at professional meetings, conferences, or workshops



