Adjunct Professor - Spanish

Lake-Washington-Institute-of-Technolog; Firloch (WA); On-site; USD 8,200 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Free tuition

Bereavement leave

Professional development

Job summary

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach Spanish. Candidates should have two years of related work experience, a masters degree in a related field, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Industry certifications and college teaching experience are preferred, along with familiarity with online course platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle). Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Two years related work experience.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Industry certifications preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Multilingual applicants encouraged.
• Experience with online course systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop instruction objectives and experiences aligned with program goals.
• Identify learning needs of students and adjust accordingly.
• Develop and teach to the approved curriculum objectives.
• Foster cultural diversity and non-discrimination in lessons.
• Teach productive study skills to students.
• Create classroom and lab procedures per policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of student progress meeting college requirements.
• Follow disciplinary procedures consistently with all students.
• Design learning experiences for adult learners using classes and self-directed learning.
• Post syllabus and grades via the online course system (Canvas).

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multilingual abilities

Sensitivity to diversity

Education

Master's degree in a related field

College teaching experience preferred

Industry certifications preferred

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Sakai

Moodle

Job description

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.

Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes.

LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is seeking qualified part time instructors for teaching Spanish. All instructor positions require two years work experience; college teaching experience and industry certifications are preferred.

• Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to the program goals
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments
• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
• Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
• Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
• Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual adult students through classes, individual instruction and self-directed learning
• Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the online course system (currently Canvas)

• Masters degree in a related field
• 2 years related work experience
• College teaching experience preferred
• Industry certifications preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
• Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred

Compensation

Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix B.

Step 1 ranges from $738.38 - $2,335.13

Step 2 ranges from $819.15 - $2,457.46

Step 3 ranges from $835.95 - $2,507.85

Step 4 ranges from $893.51 - $2,680.54

Step 5 ranges from $916.30 - $2,748.90

Step 6 ranges from $957.08 - $2,871.24

Benefits

Once part-time faculty have worked 50% full-time or more for two consecutive quarters(with LWTech or combined with other community/technical colleges), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment. Employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition ( 50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters), reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment

Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Eligibility to Work:

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

Sexual Misconduct:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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