Adjunct - Spanish

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking an Adjunct - Spanish to teach various level Spanish courses. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Spanish and have a commitment to the community college mission. Responsibilities include teaching, course planning, grading, and participating in student assessments. This role provides the opportunity to engage with students and contribute to the academic environment, requiring teaching experience and a desire for involvement in college initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
• Teaching experience in college-level courses is preferred.
• Education beyond the Master’s level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and language lab components of Spanish courses.
• Utilize the chosen Learning Management System for grading and assignments.
• Plan course content and assign coursework.

Skills

Master's Degree with minimum 18 graduate hours in Spanish

Teaching experience in college-level courses

Commitment to community college mission

Interest in division and college initiatives

Education

Master's Degree

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

Position Type: Adjunct / Adjunct Faculty

Date Posted: 11/27/2024

Location: Rock Valley College

Position Title: Adjunct - Spanish

Department: Spanish (SPN)

Division: Communications & Humanities (COH)

Employee Status: Adjunct (Fall, Spring, and or Summer Semesters)

Group: NA

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA: Non-Exempt

ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty

Issued: 11/24

Updated: 10/24

Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.

Reports to: Dean of Communications & Humanities

Job Summary

Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and language lab components of various level Spanish courses.
• Utilize Rock Valley College’s chosen Learning Management System (LMS) for all grading, assignments, communication and student records.
• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
• Meet classes at assigned times.
• Provide availability for students interaction before and after class (1 hour weekly minimum, per 3 credit hour)
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Maintain student records, evaluate student progress, and assign grades.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.).
• Keep informed on the latest research and journal articles.
• Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
• Education beyond the Master’s level is desirable, a Ph.D. is preferred.
• Teaching experience in college-level courses is preferred.
• Commitment to the community college mission.
• Interest in involvement in division and college initiatives.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a classroom setting.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.