Social and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructor
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Adjunct instructor teaching synchronous online social and behavioral sciences courses for California Institute of Applied Technology. Developing engaging lessons and supporting student success remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Teach synchronous online Social and Behavioral Sciences 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
- Apply appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter
- Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the field and connect subject matter with related fields
- Stay current through professional development, professional organizations, meetings, conferences, and workshops
- Keep the Student Database updated and accurate regarding student grade records
- Maintain accreditation, scheduled class hours, and CIAT policy compliance
- Collaborate with staff and participate in new projects and ideas
- Maintain FERPA compliance and securely handle student data
- Report to the Associate Dean of Education, General Education
- Work variable hours, generally Monday through Friday, with possible weekend and evening hours; live classes Monday and Tuesday, 6:00pm–9:30pm PST
- No supervisory responsibilities
Requirements:
- Appropriate credential, license, or certification
- General Education Instructors: Masters degree is required
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education
- Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet diverse student needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High ethical standards and professionalism
- Compliance with college policies, procedures, regulations, and CIAT compliance requirements
- Must embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values
- Ability to type and use a computer to search for and input information while speaking on the phone
- Ability to compute simple mathematical calculations
- Dependability and excellent attendance records
- Remote work must be performed while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts, or New Mexico
Benefits:
- Remote work from an approved home office location
- Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
- Necessary work-related equipment
- Workers' compensation and liability coverage for home-office injuries as per company policy and applicable laws
- Professional development through involvement in professional organizations and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops



