Social and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructor

CTI

Adjunct Instructor teaching social and behavioral sciences remotely, managing online courses and student learning engagements. Must have graduate degrees and significant teaching experience.

Posted 6/25/2026part-timeRemote • California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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. Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate credential, license, or certification
Information Technology Instructors must provide official transcripts of Master’s degree and active/current certification on the subject being taught
General Education Instructors: Masters degree is required. 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
Must be from an accredited institution
Advanced subject matter expertise preferred with a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with developments in the field
Effective presentation skills, communication and technology skills
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, with a high level of dependability
Ability to multitask
Problem solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work must be performed while residing in California, Florida, Massachusetts or New Mexico
Class schedule works well even if you already have a daytime job

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Hard Skills & Tools

Master's degreeBachelor's degreesubject matter expertiselesson planningteaching strategiesFERPA complianceaccreditation compliancemultitaskingproblem solvingprofessional development

Soft Skills

effective presentation skillscommunication skillscollaborationdependabilityability to work independentlycommitment to inclusivitystrong verbal communicationstrong written communicationprofessionalismcustomer satisfaction

Certifications

active/current teaching certificationappropriate credentiallicenseaccredited institution certificationteaching experience certificationprofessional organization involvementtranscripts of degreessubject-specific certificationhigher education certificationaccreditation-related certification