Project Management Adjunct Instructor (Mastery Validator)

calbright; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 57,859 - 79,900; Part time

Job summary

Calbright College seeks a Project Management Adjunct Instructor (Mastery Validator) to evaluate student mastery in a competency-based program. This part-time, remote role supports evenings and weekends, leveraging industry experience and content knowledge to provide substantive feedback and guidance toward mastery of outcomes.

The instructor collaborates with university colleagues, uses digital platforms, and stays current with program content while adhering to Calbright policies and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Industry-aligned program pathway certification preferred
• 1–3 years of industry-relevant work experience
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Evenings/weekends schedule; 20 hours per week (PST)
• Experience teaching or mentoring adults in competency-based environments

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to students to support mastery of program outcomes
• Monitor student progress and provide timely support
• Apply current content knowledge and teach with equity-centered practices
• Use technology-based teaching tools and university systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning
• Assess student work based on mastery of industry skills and knowledge

Skills

Mentoring adults

Program knowledge

competency-based education

Data-driven decision making

Google Suite proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Organization and attention to detail

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Industry-aligned certification

Tools

Google Suite

Virtual instructional platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

Title: Project Management Adjunct Instructor (Mastery Validator)

Position Type: Part-time (67%)

Location: Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: $50/hour

The first review of the application shall occur approximately on 06/02/2026

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Dean of Learning and Instruction or designated department chair, the Adjunct Instructor plays a crucial role in facilitating a direct assessment competency-based learning environment that promotes social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Project Management Adjunct Instructor, Mastery Evaluator leverages industry experience and content knowledge to evaluate and assess students’ mastery of core concepts and skills. Integral to the role is the Adjunct Instructor’s ability to be responsive to a student’s unique needs and to provide substantive feedback that guides students toward mastery of program outcomes.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a steward for carrying out Calbright’s mission and strategic vision by demonstrating effective and consistent commitment to equity-centered, competency-based education
• Provide consistent, timely, quality, substantive, and constructive feedback to students
• Monitor student progress and proactively offer support at key points of the student journey
• Provide expertise in assigned content areas and maintain current knowledge in their field
• Foster student learning through innovative, effective teaching practices
• Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the Calbright community
• Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies
• Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-centric atmosphere
• Assess and validate student work based on mastery of industry skills and demonstration of knowledge
• Encourage student engagement with peers, the instructor, and the learning resources
• Communicate with students using University-designated systems and through university-assigned email accounts
• Actively participate in the Calbright Adjunct Academy and other relevant professional development
• Adhere to College policies and procedures, including the completion of mandatory training
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience mentoring, training, or teaching adults
• Expertise in program specific skills and maintains currency in the field
• Strong understanding, adherence and promotion of the tenets of Calbright’s competency-based education model
• Technological competency: Proficiency with Google Suite (or similar) applications, virtual instructional platforms, and collaboration tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style
• Extraordinary customer service orientation
• Well organized – conscientious and thorough with detail
• Ability to use data to make decisions
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, staff and faculty

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant industry-aligned certification in the program pathway
• One to three years of industry‑relevant work experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work a student‑friendly schedule (evenings/weekends)
• Available for 20 hours per week, primarily nights and weekends but including a minimum of two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. M‑F (PST)

Desired Qualifications

• Current industry-aligned certification(s)
• Interdisciplinary background with ability to teach across multiple disciplines aligned programs
• Experience applying social and emotional learning strategies with adult learners
• Experience teaching in a direct assessment, competency-based environment

Working Conditions and Travel

• Calbright College is a statewide online college where all instruction and support are done via various online technologies both in person and remotely. Calbright College has administrative offices in Sacramento available for use. When working remotely, employees should be able and willing to use digital communication tools as used by the college, and have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• Calbright College celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
• Requires the ability to function in a remote online instructional environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in‑person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one‑on‑one and small group settings, on the phone, and to distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment. Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.