Science Adjunct Instructor

At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We’re hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve.

Job Title: Science Adjunct Instructor

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

Job 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.

Employees must maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and use secure connections for all work-related activities. Expectations regarding work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly communicated and must be adhered to.

The company is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond the provision of reasonable accommodation