Social and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Instruct synchronous online courses in Social and Behavioral Sciences utilizing Microsoft Teams.

• Strategically plan and structure lessons to enhance online student engagement and learning.

• Adapt teaching methods and strategies to accommodate a diverse range of student needs.

• Implement effective teaching and learning strategies to convey course content.

• Exhibit comprehensive and precise knowledge of the subject area while linking it to relevant fields.

• Stay updated through professional development, participation in professional organizations, and attendance at meetings, conferences, and workshops.

• Ensure the Student Database is maintained accurately concerning student grade records.

• Adhere to accreditation standards, scheduled class hours, and comply with CIAT policies.

• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in new initiatives and projects.

• Uphold FERPA compliance and manage student information securely.

• Report to the Associate Dean of Education, General Education.

• Work variable hours, typically Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend and evening sessions; live classes are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday from 6:00pm to 9:30pm PST.

• No supervisory duties are included in this position.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of appropriate credentials, licenses, or certifications.

• For General Education Instructors, a Master's degree is mandatory.

• General Education Instructors must submit official transcripts for both bachelor's and master's (or higher) degrees, showing at least 18 units in the subject taught.

• Minimum of three years of experience in the relevant field OR two years of teaching experience is required.

• Qualifications must be obtained from an accredited institution.

• Advanced expertise in the subject area is preferred, along with a dedication to continual professional growth and keeping abreast of field developments.

• Proficient presentation, communication, and technology skills are essential.

• Familiarity with MS Office programs, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as learning technologies such as Canvas.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while demonstrating a high level of reliability.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Quick and effective problem-solving skills, executed in a timely manner.

• Ability to collaborate with peers, academic departments, and administration to foster student success and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture.

• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere.

• Awareness of current trends, best practices, and instructional methods in higher education.

• Proven ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that cater to diverse student requirements.

• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.

• High standards of ethics and professionalism.

• Adherence to college policies, procedures, regulations, and CIAT compliance standards.

• Must exemplify CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values.

• Capability to type and utilize a computer for information retrieval and input while conversing on the phone.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Reliability and a strong attendance record are essential.

• Remote work must be conducted while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts, or New Mexico.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely from an approved home office location.

• Provision of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

• Necessary equipment for work-related tasks will be supplied.

• Coverage for workers' compensation and liability for injuries incurred in the home office, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

• Professional development opportunities through active involvement in professional organizations and attendance at relevant meetings, conferences, or workshops.