Instructor, Spanish (9 Month) (Cherokee)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks an experienced Spanish instructor to teach a diverse student body using effective instructional strategies, and to develop, revise, and maintain course materials while promoting the college mission. Teaching may occur on any campus or by distance learning, and may include days, nights, or weekends.

A Master's degree in Spanish or 18 graduate hours in Spanish plus college teaching experience are required.

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 expected at all times.
• Affirmative action and equal opportunity employer statement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course materials using effective instructional strategies to facilitate learning.
• Develop, revise, and maintain courses and curriculum with clear objectives.
• Manage office hours and classroom discipline with timely reports.
• Advise students on personal and professional development.
• Participate in College and community services and public outreach.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain proficiency.

Skills

Teaching performance

Instructional development

Instructional management

Student advisement

College and/or community services

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in Spanish

Master's degree with 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.