Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SAE Institute Nashville is seeking a Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor to teach one or more courses on a part-time, on-site basis. The role emphasizes student-centered active education and ongoing professional development.

The instructor will deliver instruction, manage the learning environment, and contribute to curriculum development and campus events, with renewal each semester based on department needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate-level credits in the teaching area.
• Bachelor’s degree for program teaching with 4 years industry experience.
• Ability to teach General Education, Diploma/Associate, and Bachelor’s level courses.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS and project-based learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned in accordance with SAE policies.
• Deliver instruction aligned with Student-Centered Active Education.
• Create engaging classroom environments and monitor student engagement.
• Participate in curriculum development and campus events when requested.
• Maintain records, submit grades on time, and comply with SAE policies.

Skills

Learner-centered

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Project-based learning

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree with 18 grad credits

Bachelor's degree + 4 years industry experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor

Department: Instructors

Location: Nashville, TN

The Digital Content Creation program at SAE Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, invites applications from candidates with professional experience (especially in Digital Content Creation) and appropriate academic qualifications to join our team. These roles are on an adjunct basis with contract renewal occurring each semester as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. Qualified candidates may be eligible to teach more than one course.

We are specifically seeking Digital Content Creation instructors who can teach one or more of the following disciplines:

• Editing for Digital Platforms
• Effective Copywriting for Digital Media
• Digital Storytelling
• Advanced Content Creation
• Branding and Visual Identity
• Client Communication
• Project Management for Digital Media

Instructors apply the Student-Centered Active Education model to teach, inspire, motivate, guide, and support students in their assigned courses and programs. Instructors are expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, including participating in regular faculty and professional development activities to advance the practice of teaching and learning at SAE.

Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor Key Relationships

• i. Students
• iii. Director of Education

Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned in accordance with all SAE policies and procedures.
• Deliver instruction in alignment with the Student-Centered Active Education model.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, participating in curriculum development, and supporting campus events such as workshops, new student orientation, and graduation as requested.
• Manage the learning environment by keeping accurate attendance records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing SAE policies and procedures.
• Effectively plan and prepare for classes and student success, including developing course activities that support lesson and course learning outcomes.
• Contact, advise, and support absent and high-risk students and document contact activities.
• Complete faculty development activities annually to continually improve instructional delivery, professional knowledge and skills, and support for diverse learners.
• Maintain instructor eligibility according to applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.
• Abide by all SAE policies and proceduresFor full-time instructors, supervise scheduled makeup sessions, provide tutoring and academic advising, advise student clubs, support faculty development activities, and substitute for classes in emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

For General Education courses: A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits in the area of the course(s) assigned to teach. For example, an instructor teaching College Mathematics could have a master’s degree in Environmental Science but would be qualified to teach College Mathematics if they have 18 graduate-level semester credits in Mathematics.

For program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree; if the bachelor’s degree is not in the field that the instructor is teaching in, the instructor must also hold a credential in the field at or above the level of the program they’re teaching in.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience since the completion of the qualifying degree
• In rare cases, an adjunct faculty member who does not hold a bachelor’s degree but has extensive and significant work experience may be granted a temporary exception by the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer, with the expectation of regular demonstrated evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of a bachelor’s degree during the approved exception period.

For program courses toward a Bachelor’s degree:

• A minimum of a master’s degree; if the master’s degree is not in the field that the instructor is teaching in, the instructor must also hold a credential in the field at or above the level of the program they’re teaching in.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience since the completion of the qualifying degree
• In rare cases, an adjunct faculty member who does not hold a master’s degree but has extensive and significant work experience may be granted a temporary exception by the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer, with the expectation of regular demonstrated evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of a master’s degree during the approved exception period.
• Familiarity with the Canvas learning management system
• Familiarity with learner-centered, active learning, and problem-based and project-based learning and teaching methodologies
• Advanced skills in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel

Digital Content Creation Adjunct Instructor Additional information and Physical Requirements:

This is a part-time onsite, campus based, position. Sitting and Standing for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the organization, minimal reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.