Instructor, Spanish (9 Month) (Cherokee)

State of South Carolina; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks an experienced Spanish instructor to teach courses to a diverse student body, using effective teaching strategies and maintaining course materials.

Teaching may occur on any campus or via distance learning, including evenings or weekends, with opportunities for professional development and departmental service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Spanish or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
• Experience teaching college students and dual credit high school students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop, revise, and maintain course materials; promote the mission of Spartanburg Community College.
• Maintain office hours and participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Assist in graduate placement; participate in College and community activities; promote institutional goals.
• Attend graduation ceremony; assist with student advising and registration; serve on College committees.
• Teaching may be on any campus or by distance learning, and may include days, nights, weekends, or a combination.

Skills

Teaching Spanish

Curriculum development

Student advising

Professional development

Education

Master's in Spanish

Tools

Distance learning platforms

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Teach Spanish courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop, revise, and maintain course materials; recommend/design new programs; maintain office hours; participate in appropriate professional development opportunities; participate in College and community activities, promote the mission of the College; develop/implement retention strategies; assist in graduate placement; attend graduation ceremony; assist with student advising and registration; serve on College committees; promote institutional goals; assist with departmental administrative responsibilities. Teaching may be on any campus or by distance learning, and may be days, nights, weekends, or a combination.

TEACHING PERFORMANCE – The ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT – The development, revision, and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and appropriate materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT – The effective use of required office hours, exhibition of effective classroom management and control, and timely and accurately submitted reports.

STUDENT ADVISEMENT – The participation of the faculty member, when applicable, in assisting students in personal and professional development.

COLLEGE AND/OR COMMUNITY SERVICES – Participation in College activities and the promotion of the College through public service.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – The participation of the faculty member in activities designed to develop professional skills so as to maintain and improve proficiency in his/her present position.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Master's degree in Spanish or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching college students and dual credit high school students.

Additional Comments

Professional, collegial, and ethical conduct, decisions, and relationships are expected at all times.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.

• dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.