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SAE Institute North America · 3 months ago

English Adjunct Instructor

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

SAE Institute North America is seeking an English Adjunct Instructor to facilitate student learning and help achieve course outcomes. The role involves teaching, guiding, and supporting students, while continually improving instructional skills and ensuring high-quality coursework completion.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide education that aligns with the SAE model of curricula and delivery

Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement

Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, serving on curriculum committees, supporting campus events such as new student orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and collegiate meetings

Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate records and enforcing college policies and procedures

Post attendance within one hour of the end of class, assignment grades within one week of submission, and final grades within 48 hours of the end of the course

Develop instructional plans to meet course competencies and develop course activities that support lesson objectives

Effectively plan and prepare for classes and student success

Contact and advise students who are at risk for attendance and/or academics to help provide support, and coordinate with Academics staff to effectively manage at-risk students

Maintain, update, manage, and ensure accuracy of content on Learning Management System (Canvas) for all assigned courses

Use the Learning Management System (Canvas) to effectively engage and communicate with students to supplement and support course and program learning outcomes

Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations

Abide by all SAE policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

DegreeExpert knowledge of subject matterLearning Management System (Canvas)Communication skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteConflict resolution skillsTime management skillsOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

Minimum of a master's degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the coursework area of the course(s) assigned to teach

Expert knowledge of subject matter taught in specific courses

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster a cooperative atmosphere in a diverse community

Outstanding conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated time management and critical thinking skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines

Ability to work independently/without constant supervision and to follow instructions

Knowledge of common office software (e.g: Microsoft Office Suite) with the ability to complete administrative functions such as posting attendance and grades in a timely and accurate manner