Adjunct - Spanish

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Adjunct – Spanish to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include teaching, evaluating student progress, and creating engaging learning activities.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master's Degree in Spanish or a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in Spanish. Compensation is $56.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Spanish or related field with required credits.
• Ability to engage students and create a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrated use of technology in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and oversee curriculum.
• Design learning activities considering student differences.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate progress to students.
• Conduct classes on schedule and employ assessment techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Use of technology in education

Engaging large groups

Education

Master's Degree in Spanish

Master's Degree in Foreign Language Education with 18 graduate-level credits in Spanish

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct – Spanish position provides quality instruction andmaintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, withmajor emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluatingstudents. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitorsteaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by theDepartment Chair, or other leadership members. The adjunct mustexhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitaskwhile engaging large groups of people with complicatedmaterial.

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primaryresponsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum inconjunction with Department policies, ensuring both the rigor ofprograms and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to designand support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic orother needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature andobjectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly tostudents the expectations concerning the use of suchtechnology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance withdepartmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits gradestimely, and in accordance with established policies and proceduresof the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as otherrelevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporatedepartmental, college, cross-college, and instructorrequirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with theprescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, LeadInstructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties andprofessional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

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

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect andinclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of thecommunity.

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 abilityto gain access to work site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract 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