Spanish Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College at Oakhurst

SCCCD International Education; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District seeks a Spanish instructor for the Oakhurst Campus as part-time pool. You will teach a varied schedule and employ diverse pedagogies and technology for face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Spanish (or equivalent), and demonstrate commitment to equity‑minded teaching and collaboration with faculty and staff to support student learning and success.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Spanish; or BA in Spanish and Master’s in another language or linguistics; or valid California Community College Credential; or equivalency.
• Commitment to equity-minded practice in the classroom and to supporting diverse student populations.
• Ability to incorporate diverse pedagogies and technology for in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish courses on a part‑time schedule as assigned.
• Use varied pedagogies and technology for face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Maintain records and submit grading on time.
• Adhere to curriculum outlines of record and district policies.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Cross-cultural communication

Faculty collaboration

Technology in teaching

Education

Master’s in Spanish

BA in Spanish + Master’s in linguistics/mother language

California CC Credential/Equivalency

Job description

Spanish Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

Part‑time faculty position at Madera Community College at Oakhurst Campus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a part‑time schedule of Spanish courses as assigned
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives
• Providing course syllabi to students
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.

• Master’s in Spanish; or
• Bachelor’s in Spanish and Master’s in another language or linguistics; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
• Related work and professional experience
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part‑time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview. This position has no closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants will remain in a continuous pool for 18 months. If at any time you are no longer interested, please withdraw your application.

Equal Opportunity Employment

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. SCCCD EEO Plan.