Instructor, Spanish (9 Month) (Cherokee)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks a qualified Spanish instructor to teach courses to a diverse student body. The role involves developing and maintaining course materials, offering new program recommendations, and conducting advising and placement activities.

Faculty responsibilities include office hours, professional development, and campus/community engagement. Candidates should hold a Master’s in Spanish or equivalent graduate hours, and have prior experience teaching college students and

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

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 and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Assist in graduate placement and student advising; participate in College/community activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Spanish / 18 graduate hours in Spanish

Job description

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.

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.

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.