Reporting operationally to the Campus Director and functionally to the Senior Educational Administrator, the Instructor will deliver classes and workshops, engage in assessment and marking processes, and deliver student support and administrative tasks. Our instructors provide a high-quality learning experience for students and facilitate high-quality student outcomes in line with the Institute's module learning outcomes and graduate attributes. These responsibilities correlate to three core areas; quality of learning and teaching, pastoral care, which is the engagement of students; and collegial practice, which is building capacity within the organization via active participation with peers and colleagues.
Music Theory Adjunct Instructor Qualifications:
- Must have a certificate, diploma or degree and two years of related work experience OR 10 years of work experience in an occupation relevant to the course of instruction.
Music Theory Adjunct Instructor Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide education that aligns with the SAE model of curricula and delivery.
- Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement. For example, by building a strong classroom community, building student self-esteem and self-efficacy, and using positive nonverbal and verbal communication to motivate students.
- Effectively manage the learning environment by being punctual, starting classes on-time, establishing clear
- guidelines, and enforcing college policies and procedures.
- Effectively plan and prepare for classes, focusing on student success and the achievement of learning
- outcomes.
- Develop, revise, and update instructional plans to meet course competencies and develop course activities
- that support learning objectives.
- Maintain, update, manage, and ensure the accuracy of the content on the Learning Management System
- (Canvas) for all assigned courses
- Use the Learning Management System (Canvas) to effectively engage and communicate with students to
- supplement and support course and program learning outcomes.
- Contribute to a learning culture by participating in academic advising, serving on curriculum committees,
- supporting campus events such as new student orientation and graduation, and participating in various
- other workshops and collegiate meetings.
- If required, post attendance within one hour of the end of class.
- Complete student assessments, including assignment of grades within one week of submission, and final
- grades within 48 hours of the end of the course.
- Contact and advise students and/or inform the administration of students who are at risk for attendance and/or academics to help provide support, and coordinate with academic staff to effectively manage
- at-risk students.
- Commitment to instructional and professional improvement; including maintaining instructor eligibility
- according to applicable provincial regulations and accrediting bodies
- Abide by all SAE policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Related Competencies
- Demonstrable experience in Audio and expert knowledge of subject matter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster a cooperative atmosphere in a diverse community.
- Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated time management and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines
- Ability to work independently/without constant supervision and to follow instructions
- Knowledge of common office software (e.g: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) with the ability to complete administrative functions such as posting attendance and grades in a timely and accurate manner
Key Relationships
- Campus Director and Senior Educational Administrator
Key Performance Indicators
- Effectively plan and prepare for classes and student success
- Provide syllabi enrichment by developing course materials, and utilizing participatory and innovative teaching-learning methodologies utilizing SAE approved curriculum
- Classroom observations meet or exceed expectations
- Follow standard course syllabi for successful student outcomes.
- Utilize successful teaching – learning methodologies to enhance learning and engage learners
- Average class attendance rate of 80% or higher
- Maintain instructor eligibility
- Create and follow annual faculty development plan
- Complete one professional growth development activity and one in-service development activity annually
- Utilize available teaching technologies
- Implement teaching technologies, including Canvas, to improve student engagement
- Student engagement, as measured by Canvas usage
- Update Canvas grade book within 48 hours after assessment posted
Additional Information
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, equipment, and other materials. Moving from place to place within the organization. Minimal reaching for items above or below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
This is a campus based position and must be able work from our Vancouver campus location. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire. Employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization in accordance with applicable federal and provincial laws. SAE Institute does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
About The Company
SAE Institute North America is one of the world’s leading educators in creative media industries. Established in 1976, we now span the globe with 51 campuses in 27 countries. At SAE Institute, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional programs in professional-quality facilities. We ensure our students receive an outstanding education with industry-relevant skills.
In North America, SAE Institute provides courses to more than 1,100 students across 6 campuses in 7 major cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Nashville, New York, Emeryville, CA and Vancouver, Canada.
SAE Institute offers accredited creative media courses including diplomas and associate and bachelor degrees*. Our programs cover specialist discipline streams:
- Audio
- Entertainment Business
- Digital Film
- Not all programs are available at all campuses.
SAE Institute was established in Australia as the School of Audio Engineering in 1976, making it the world’s first audio engineering institute. The early success of SAE Institute and the demand for our practical, theory-based and industry-relevant training quickly led to the establishment of other campuses across the world.
