Adjunct Faculty - Spanish

Taft College; Taft; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Spanish courses. This role offers the opportunity to instruct students in a dynamic environment, utilizing various teaching modalities including in-person, online, and hybrid formats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Spanish language instruction and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. With a focus on student success, this position allows for professional development and engagement with diverse student populations. Join a dedicated team at Taft College and help shape the future of aspiring learners!

Qualifications

• Master’s in Spanish or equivalent required.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct community college courses in Spanish.
• Deliver instruction in-person, online, and hybrid.

Skills

Spanish Language Proficiency

Teaching Skills

Sensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds

Education

Master’s in Spanish

Bachelor’s in Spanish

Master’s in another language or linguistics

Job description

Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals. Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services for students.

For more than 100 years, we have helped students define their own future. With 75+ degree and certificate programs, Taft College has the academic diversity and the dedicated faculty and staff to help students find success in an always-evolving workforce.

Taft College is ready to help you achieve your career goals and realize your dreams! We are committed to your success and welcome you to Taft College.

Priority Applications Deadline: February 3, 2025, open until filled.

Anticipated Start Date: August 18, 2025.

Position Description

The following is a representation of the duties for this position:

• Instruct community college courses in Spanish.
• Teach courses on a schedule that may include days and evenings.
• Deliver instruction utilizing multiple modalities including in-person on campus, online, and hybrid.
• Teaching assignment may take place in a high school as part of dual enrollment.
• Submit required reports and grades within established guidelines.
• Optional: Hold scheduled office hours to meet with students.
• Optional: Opportunities for professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: Taft College is looking for an Adjunct Faculty to teach an in-person dual-enrollment Spanish course at Taft Union High School.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in Spanish OR
• Bachelor’s in Spanish AND Master’s in another language or linguistics OR
• The equivalent. An Equivalency Determination may be submitted along with all application materials to be considered for this position if you do not meet the stated minimum qualifications. The Equivalency Determination document may be found here or on the Taft College Human Resources website.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

COMPENSATION: $75.49-$88.70 per hour.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

• Letter of Introduction describing how you match the minimum and desired qualifications.
• Completed application.

Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Mon–Thurs: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.