Conversational Spanish Instructor — Online & In-Person

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman College Continuing Education is seeking an instructor for Conversational Spanish to design engaging courses and support learners in speaking Spanish. The role emphasizes practical conversation, reading, writing and listening skills delivered online via Zoom or in person.

Applicants should be native or near-native in Spanish with strong communication skills and a commitment to open access education; teaching experience is welcome but not required. Starting pay is $40.00 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in oral and written Spanish; native speaker or strong educational background.
• Ability to teach online via Zoom or in person.
• Knowledge of Brightspace preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking strategies, focusing on conversational skills.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals for speaking Spanish.
• Foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Answer student inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Online teaching

Teaching experience

Brightspace

Communication skills

Job description

Truman College Continuing Education is seeking an instructor for Conversational Spanish to design engaging courses and support learners in speaking Spanish. The role emphasizes practical conversation, reading, writing and listening skills delivered online via Zoom or in person.

Applicants should be native or near-native in Spanish with strong communication skills and a commitment to open access education; teaching experience is welcome but not required. Starting pay is $40.00 per contact hour.