Instructor, Spanish - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust pension plan

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Instructor for Spanish at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC). The role involves preparing and teaching Spanish courses while supporting a diverse student population and fostering a quality learning environment.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Spanish and post-secondary teaching experience. The position also offers flexible teaching hours and encouragement for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Spanish is required.
• Community College teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Spanish courses for transfer and career programs.
• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Conduct assessment of student learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field

Doctoral degree in Spanish

Job description

Job Title

Instructor, Spanish – Adjunct

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission‑driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work‑life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well‑maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

Teaching faculty at GTCC are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. They will be responsible for quality instruction and effective participation in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, the instructor will prepare and teach Spanish courses designed for transfer and for support of career‑technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

Duties / Functions

Teaching

• Prepare and teach departmental courses, including developing learner‑centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate appropriate technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• Conduct assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records, including maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces and upkeep of assigned equipment
• Ensure security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using technology‑based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self‑Service, Canvas)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• Conduct recruiting activities
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem‑solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain student records
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Required

Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Spanish.

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in Spanish from an institutionally accredited university.

Experience Required

Post‑secondary teaching experience in Spanish.

Experience Preferred

• Community College teaching experience
• Post‑secondary teaching experience in Spanish
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. They must have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The instructor must be able to:

1. Multi‑task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
4. Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Apply technology solutions effectively

KSA Preferred

Scholarly training and experience preparing for online or hybrid courses.

Department / Job Specific Requirements

1. Mandatory GTCC trainings upon initial hire and annually (Reporting Requirements, Discrimination & Anti‑Harassment, Shooter on Campus, Personal Information Protection, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Linking Student Learning Outcomes, Canvas Certification if teaching online or hybrid)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses.

Other

1. Criminal history checks with acceptable results are required.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty