Student-Centered Art History Adjunct Instructor

SAE Institute; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Florida seeks a part-time Modern and Contemporary Art Adjunct Instructor to engage students in a learner-centered environment. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree and relevant teaching experience, with advanced skills in educational tools like Google Sheets and Canvas. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, maintaining records, and supporting student success. Candidates with industry experience and a passion for education are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with relevant credits for General Education courses.
• Bachelor's degree with industry experience for program courses.
• Instructors must hold credentials appropriate to their teaching field.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in alignment with SAE policies.
• Establish a conducive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
• Participate in academic advising and curriculum development.

Skills

Learner-centered teaching

Problem-based learning methodologies

Advanced skills in Google Sheets

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Industry experience

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential

Tools

Canvas learning management system

Job description

Modern and Contemporary Art Adjunct Instructor

Department: Instructors

Location: North Miami Beach, FL

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.

Modern and Contemporary Art History Adjunct Instructor Key Relationships

• i. Students
• iii. Director of Education

Modern and Contemporary Art History 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.

Modern and Contemporary Art History 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

Modern and Contemporary Art History 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.