Adjunct - Spanish

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 78,357; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct – Spanish instructor responsible for providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment. Key responsibilities include developing course materials, maintaining attendance, and employing technology effectively. A Master's Degree in Spanish or a related field, along with a State Motor Vehicle Operator's License, is required. This role is part-time, allowing for a maximum of 12 contact hours per week, compensated at $56.88 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Spanish or related field with 18 graduate-level credits in Spanish.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses and oversees curriculum.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging active learning.
• Maintains attendance records and submits grades timely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Use of technology

Education

Master's Degree in Spanish

Master's Degree in Foreign Language education or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Description: The Adjunct – Spanish position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The adjunct must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with Department policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Spanish; or
• Master's Degree in Foreign Language education or related field, with at least 18 graduate-level credits in Spanish.

Additional License Requirements

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Note: CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

• Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour
• Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour
• Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time