Spanish & Humanities Faculty

Portage Learning Careers; Chippewa Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Learning is seeking a Part-Time Spanish and Humanities Faculty to deliver courses and provide high-quality instruction to online students. The role supports the department chair, participates in faculty meetings, and covers vacations as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Masters in a related field, is fluent in Spanish, and can teach English Composition, US History, Global Religions, Biomedical Ethics, Sociology, or Public Speaking.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters degree in a field related to Portage Learning courses; additional educational or industrial experience desired.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Ability to teach in English Composition, US History, Global Religions, Introduction to Ethics (Biomedical), Introduction to Sociology, or Foundations of Public Speaking.
• Background check and clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Portage Learning courses for an assigned student roster, interacting with students daily (Mon–Fri, excluding holidays).
• Grade exams, review modules and lab work.
• Communicate progress to students and respond to questions via the messaging system.
• Identify underperforming students and recommend study strategies and additional support.
• Support the Department Chair in course reviews and best practices for distance learning.
• Cover colleagues' vacations as needed and attend three Faculty Meetings per year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Masters in related field

Job description

Job Title: Spanish and Humanities Date: 9/30/2026 Position: Part-Time

Faculty

Reports to: Department Chair Department: Academics Travel: Yes

Status: Exempt - Professionals Compensation: Enrollment Based Remote: Yes

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the courses provided by Portage Learning and provide excellent educational instruction to students.

What You’ll Invest In:

As a Spanish & Humanities Faculty, you will carry out these responsibilities:

• Facilitate the courses offered by Portage Learning for an assigned student roster by interacting with students, minimally once per day, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and vacation days.
• Grade student exams, review student modules, and review/grade student lab work.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding their progress in the course.
• Answer student questions regarding course material via the integrated messaging system.
• Identify underperforming students (students on a path to score lower than 70% in the course) and recommend practices and/or services (study strategies, increased contact with facilitator via the integrated messaging system, and outside resources if applicable) designed to enhance student performance.
• Support the Department Chair in periodic reviews of courses based on current best practices in distance learning and/or new developments in the field of study.
• All faculty members are expected to cover vacations for their colleagues.
• Attend three Faculty Meetings each year (virtually or in person)
• Participate in opportunities provided by the Faculty Development Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Requirements

We Believe the Best:

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or Masters degree in a field related to the subject matter for Portage Learning courses, with additional educational or industrial experience desired.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Ability to teach in one or more of the following courses in addition to Spanish: English Composition, US History, Global Religions, Introduction to Ethics (Biomedical), Introduction to Sociology, or Foundations of Public Speaking.
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent working knowledge of field of work.
• Ability to work well with the administrative staff, faculty, and students.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and achieve desired results.
• Evidenced ability to evaluate and review curriculum in areas offered by Portage Learning.
• Effective at problem solving and conflict management with an ability to determine effective solutions.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and public speaking) skills.
• Must be service-oriented with a focus on helping others.

At Portage Learning, we invest in our team members. All employees can grow professionally through our career progression tracks, professional development, and by utilizing our higher education assistance program.

Our inclusive culture drives our mission to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. For those with a disability, we offer accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview and onboarding.

Collaborating with a Team that Values Humility, Respect, and Appreciation

Portage Learning operates in a professional, collaborative environment where meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are valued. We foster a welcoming, team-oriented culture that encourages connection, mutual support, and shared success while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and respect in all we do.

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling with hours varying between 15-20 hours a week. Faculty are expected to meet all grading and communication deadlines, and are required to attend faculty/staff meetings each year (virtually or in person). Other in-person or virtual training may be required as well. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.

Travel:

The job requires occasional travel, primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays. Travel on one or more days of a weekend may occur occasionally. Must be able to travel to the office located in Chippewa Township, PA, and/or other suitable venues for mandatory Faculty Meetings.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, or demands may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.