Spanish Instructor - Tenure-Track
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18/03/24
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$64,303.00 - $98,735.00 annually
Descripción
The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Tenure-Track Spanish Language Instructor in the English and Foreign Languages Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, transfer-level classes in the discipline of foreign languages; Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include beginner and intermediate Spanish language courses delivered by a variety of instructional modalities to include in-person, hybrid, online, and FLEX. Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes;
- Provides availability and accessibility to students for the purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication;
- Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback;
- Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position;
- Applies best practices in equitable pedagogy and supports initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
- Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes;
- Works collaboratively, respectfully, and professionally with students, colleagues, and administrators;
- Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned;
- Any additional duties or responsibilities specific to this position
- In addition, faculty may:
- Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
- Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students as needed. Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.
- Advise student clubs or associations. Any other duty within the department that is rotational, optional, or might be assigned in future.
Requisitos
Minimum Competencies & Qualifications
- An earned Master's degree in Foreign Languages or closely related field from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the teaching areas outlined above.
- Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year of teaching in Spanish.
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish as demonstrated by education and experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally inclusive pedagogy and practices for students from historically underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.
- Ability to adapt to various learning environments, including online instruction.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and continuous professional development and classroom innovation.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with other faculty, staff, and administration.
- Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
- Acceptance of and willingness to support the role that community colleges serve in higher education, and specifically the mission, values, goals and objectives of the Community Colleges of Spokane.
- Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and the community/technical college system.
Preferred Competencies & Qualifications
- Experience equivalent to two or more academic years of teaching, especially at the community college level.
- Demonstrates a commitment to curriculum design, program development/review, or other department initiatives within an organization.
- Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including a combination of online, hybrid, FLEX and in-person courses.
- Commitment to continuous development of language skills and cultural awareness including travel, integration with Spanish-speaking communities, and professional development.
Cómo solicitar
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- CCS online application. *
- Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. *
- Resume. *
- References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. *
- College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.
NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on March 18, 2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
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