Foreign Language (Spanish) Part-Time Faculty

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Orientation

Professional development training

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity payments

Job summary

TMCC seeks part-time faculty to teach Spanish in the Department of Humanities. Positions may be in-person, online, or hybrid and are filled from a pool of qualified applicants for temporary assignments.

Strong emphasis on teaching, ethics, and student support across diverse backgrounds is required. Responsibilities include course delivery, assessment, professional development, and utilizing current technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• PhD or MA in Language being taught from an accredited institution.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; maintain ethics and professional conduct.
• Teach a variety of Spanish courses (SPAN 111, SPAN 112, SPAN 211) based on staffing and program needs; courses could be in-person, online, or hybrid.

Education

PhD or MA in Language being taught

Job description

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College.

We want you! Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in Spanish for the Department of Humanities. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.
• Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Humanities teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: SPAN 111--First Year Spanish I SPAN 112--First Year Spanish II SPAN 211--Second Year Spanish I. Courses could be taught in-person and online and at various times of day and off-site locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MA in Language being taught from an accredited institution.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

Support

New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees. Come help us to teach and train tomorrow’s graduates!

Salary

At TMCC, Part-Time Faculty are paid $1,050 per credit to teach 100- and 200-level courses, and $1,150 per credit to teach 300- and 400-level courses.

Benefits

• Part-Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service.
• Part-time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

About TMCC

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus.

Our Values

TMCC is committed to: Student access and success Excellence in teaching and learning Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought Collaborative decision making Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community Responsible and sustainable use of resources Ethical practices and integrity Respect and compassion for all persons Community development through partnerships and services Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society.

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-going pool of qualified individuals interested in part-time, temporary non-tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part-time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Transcripts

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Posting Close Date

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior. All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

EEO/Title IX Kim Studebaker Title IX Coordinator 7000 Dandini Blvd, RDMT 211 Reno, NV 89512 775 673-7168 [e-mail] Truckee Meadows Community College, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).

TMCC's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Kim Studebaker, Title IX Coordinator, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, Nevada 89512, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 200282; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the TMCC grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found here.

If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources.

Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at TMCC's Annual Security Report.

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits.

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