Instructor - Part Time (Spanish Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft College; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Michigan is seeking a part-time instructor for its Spanish applicant pool. The role involves teaching world languages at the postsecondary level, requiring at least a Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for engaging students effectively. The position provides flexibility, with teaching demands evaluated based on departmental needs each semester. Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript for review.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in world language or related discipline; teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• BA in relevant discipline with at least 18 graduate hours related to world languages is also considered.
• BA with 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish or related curriculum considered with postsecondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish and possibly other world languages in classroom settings.
• Engage with students from diverse backgrounds and facilitate their language learning.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze complex documents

Effective presentation skills

Ability to apply mathematical concepts

Logical reasoning and critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in any world language or relevant discipline

BA in any world language or relevant discipline

BA with 18 grad hours in Spanish/world language

Job description

Job Title

Instructor - Part Time (Spanish Applicant Pool)

Job Summary

Classroom Instructor

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in any world language or Master’s degree in any other discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Spanish or any other world language related-curriculum, and experience (multiple courses) teaching any world language at the postsecondary level.
• Considered: BA in any world language, or BA in any other discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish or any other world language-related curriculum, and experience (multiple courses) teaching at the postsecondary level.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 lbs., seldom 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary

Per Faculty Contract

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ACO018P
• Open Date: 09/25/2017
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process. The number of part-time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The Instructor-Part Time (Applicant Pool) applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application will remain in this applicant pool and be reviewed on an as needed basis.