Part-Time Instructor for Agile Scrum Master

About the Program

The Part-Time Instructor for Agile Scrum Master plays a key role in delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences to adult learners enrolled in our online programs.

Instructors facilitate curriculum content, support student learning, and connect technical concepts to real-world industry applications. This role involves teaching live online sessions, mentoring students, providing feedback, and contributing to a collaborative instructional environment.

Classes are delivered 100% online in a synchronous format.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Engagement

• Deliver assigned lessons aligned with curriculum learning objectives and session plans.
• Facilitate engaging live online instruction using instructional best practices for adult learners.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Agile Scrum Master (ASM)
• Connect course content to real-world industry applications and professional practices.
• Encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving within the classroom environment.

Student Support & Mentorship

• Provide individualized student support during live sessions and scheduled office hours.
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding progress, expectations, and milestones.
• Respond to student and staff communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback on assignments and assessments.

Performance Monitoring

• Evaluate student progress based on course deliverables and established grading rubrics.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance and engagement.
• Identify and escalate academic or performance concerns to the Lead Instructor or appropriate staff.
• Support performance improvement plans when necessary.

Collaboration & Professional Conduct

• Adhere to institutional policies and instructional team standards.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and professional learning environment.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for students.
• Collaborate with instructional staff and program teams to improve the student learning experience.
• Represent the organization professionally when interacting with students, staff, and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Certifications: EXIN Agile Scrum Master

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Agile Way of Thinking
• Scrum Roles, Events, and Artifacts
• Agile Estimating, Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling
• Complex Projects
• Adopting Agile

Work Schedule

Part-Time instructors typically work 10–15 hours per week depending on cohort schedules.

Current ASM cohorts meet during evening hours:

• Saturday & Sunday
• Sessions typically run 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST