Science Adjunct Instructor

Description 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)

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching: Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize online student learning and engagement Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students Mastery of Subject Matter: Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline Connect their subject matter with related fields Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops Adhering to College Policies and Procedures: Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student grade record information Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc. Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire. Please refer to the CIAT Employee Handbook for the complete policy. Clothing should be neat, clean, and without rips and holes. We can accommodate polo shirts Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy

Requirements

Appropriate credential, license, or certification Information Technology Instructors must provide official transcripts of bachelor's (or higher) degree and active/current certification on the subject being taught. 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 Work independently with minimal supervision Ability to multitask Problem solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departments 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 Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a variable hour position. Days and hours of work are usually Monday through Friday, but weekend and evening hours are required. Live classes are scheduled twice a week (Monday and Tuesday) from 6:00pm-9:30pm PT

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Location 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.
• Values Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company.
• When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day.
• Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the 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 These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions: 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual communication tools.
• Employees are expected to ensure that their home office is a safe and ergonomic working environment.

In the Office When in the office, employees are expected to follow all workplace safety rules, security protocols, and professional conduct guidelines. They should maintain a clean and organized work area, be punctual, and actively engage in in-person meetings, collaboration, and training as scheduled. The in-office environment may involve occasional noise, shared workspaces, and use of common areas, and employees are expected to be respectful of others working nearby.

• 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.
• In addition to federal law requirements, California Institute of Applied Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• 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.
• California Institute of Applied Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
• Improper interference with the ability of California Institute of Applied Technology’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
• 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.

Salary Range

The starting salary range for the Science Adjunct Instructor position is $33.00 - $38.00 hourly/DOE. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, experience, equity and other business and organizational needs. #ZR