Part-Time Instructor of Spanish - Arts, Sciences and Human Performance - Columbia College 2026-2027

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 99.187 - 158.424; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Not eligible for benefits

Zusammenfassung

Columbia College is seeking a Part-Time Instructor of Spanish for 2026-2027 to join a dynamic department committed to student equity and responsive curriculum.

The successful candidate will teach lower-division Spanish courses, contribute to program development, and engage in governance activities while maintaining flexible office hours and ongoing assessment of student outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s in Spanish or equivalent.
• Knowledge of diverse student backgrounds and equity.
• Sensitivity to diversity in community college settings.

Aufgaben

• Teach lower-division Spanish courses.
• Advance equitable student learning via strong instruction.
• Inform students of requirements and evaluation procedures.
• Prepare and grade assignments and exams; report progress.
• Maintain attendance and records per policies.
• Post and hold regular office hours.
• Develop and assess student learning outcomes for courses.
• Collaborate on curriculum development.
• Participate in governance and professional development.
• Engage in data-driven improvement for student success.

Kenntnisse

Intercultural sensitivity

Equity-focused pedagogy

Curriculum development

Ausbildung

Master’s in Spanish

Bachelor’s in Spanish and Master’s in another language or linguistics

Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Part‑Time Instructor of Spanish – Arts, Sciences and Human Performance – Columbia College 2026‑2027

Site

Columbia College

Salary Range / Other

The Hourly Range: $71.89 to $114.93

Doctorate Range: $84.71 to $117.95

2024‑2025 Certified Part‑time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule

Part‑Time Faculty office hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Benefits

Not Eligible for Benefits.

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Scope of Assignment

The successful candidate will join a Spanish department that creates responsive curriculum, increasing student completion through strategies geared toward student equity.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in Spanish OR Bachelor’s in Spanish AND Master’s in another language or linguistics OR the equivalent.
• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

Additional information on equivalency and district policies is available at the district website.

Physical and Mental Standards

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents and computer screens and do close‑up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time‑limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participation in professional growth and remaining current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and participation in community affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in teaching Spanish at the community college level, especially in basic skills.
• Current knowledge of Spanish.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program and degree level.
• Competency in new pedagogies such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, online or hybrid teaching, Universal Design and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students and an understanding of how historical exclusion patterns shape participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience addressing equity issues in the classroom.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Spanish, especially as it relates to the relevance of students’ lives, interests and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic‑Serving designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities

All part‑time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower‑division college courses in Spanish.
• Advancing equitable student learning through exemplary instruction aligned with course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Posting and holding sufficient regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policies.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student‑learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of program review and engaging in program improvement initiatives.
• Participating in professional development activities, both department and college‑wide, especially in connection with statewide initiatives.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self‑assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence and equity.
• Engaging in the college’s participatory governance processes.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Application Process

Applications are accepted online only at https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/. The district does not integrate with the third‑party service Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

Only the following application packets will be accepted:

• YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references.
• Resume.
• Personal letter of interest.
• Unofficial transcripts.

Applicants selected for a personal interview will be notified by e‑mail or phone. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.

Federal law requires only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Yosemite Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and employment practices.

Title IX and Civil Rights

Questions regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies are handled by District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Yosemite Community College District, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358.