English Composition Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

SAE Institute is seeking an English Composition Adjunct Instructor to teach General Education courses using the Student-Centered Active Education model. You will engage students, prepare lessons, and align instruction with SAE policies, while supporting campus events and advising students as needed.

The role emphasizes academic advising, curriculum development, and ongoing professional growth, with responsibilities including attendance, grading, and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate-level semester credits in the course area is required for General Education courses.
• Bachelor's degree required for program courses toward a Diploma or Associate’s Degree; if the degree is not in the teaching field, a credential in the field is required.
• 4 years of industry experience since completing the qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned in accordance with SAE policies.
• Deliver instruction aligned with the Student-Centered Active Education model.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Participate in curriculum development and campus events such as workshops and orientation.
• Manage attendance, submit grades, and enforce SAE policies.
• Plan and prepare for classes to support student success and outcomes.
• Advise and support absent or high‑risk students and document contact activities.
• Complete faculty development activities annually to improve instructional delivery and support diverse learners.
• Maintain instructor eligibility per regulations.
• For full-time instructors, supervise makeup sessions, provide tutoring, advise student clubs, and substitute when needed.

Skills

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Canvas LMS

Active learning

Education

Master's degree with 18 grad credits

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

English Composition Adjunct Instructor Key Relationships

• i. Students
• iii. Director of Education

English Composition 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.

English Composition 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

English Composition 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.