Adjunct Faculty Pool - Spanish (SPAN)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for part-time teaching positions. Candidates should possess a master's degree in Spanish or a relevant field and have experience teaching at the college level. Responsibilities include providing effective instruction, evaluating student performance, and meeting educational objectives.

This role offers a flexible work schedule, with the opportunity for in-person, online, or blended course delivery. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teaching skills and educational dedication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish or a master’s in any field with 18 graduate hours in Spanish required.
• At least one year of college-level teaching experience preferred.
• In-person, online, and blended course delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction and meet educational needs of students.
• Teach assigned courses, following official syllabi and approved materials.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course delivery skills

Education

Master's degree in Spanish (or related field)

18 graduate hours in Spanish

Job description

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish (or related field), or a master’s degree in any field and 18 graduate hours in Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching at the college level.
• Teaching experience in the community college setting.
• In‑person, online, and blended course delivery skills.

Compensation and Employment

Compensation: Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule

Compensation Type: Salary

Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.