Adjunct Faculty, Spanish/Latin American Studies Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Detail Information Posting Number F01097 Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Spanish/Latin American Studies Internal Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Spanish Department CommArts/Hum/Fine Arts Div Position Type Part-Time Faculty Job Family Adjunct Faculty Job Summary World Languages is looking for adjunct faculty able to teach in the Spanish language sequence, including Spanish Civilization I & II. Additionally, we are seeking an instructor for Latin American Studies.Required Qualification(s) Master’s degree in Spanish OR Master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish.Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.Desired Qualification(s) Prior college teaching experienceDemonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE , workshops and data usePosting Date 09/13/2024 Closing Date 10/11/2024 Expected Start Date 01/21/2025 Special Instructions Summary This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC . Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence ( CLC CARES ) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs@clcillinois.edu with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.Pay Rate Per Adjunct Contract Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week 4 hours per section Work Schedule Varies based on section(s).EEO Statement The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.Interview Process Requirements None Summary of Essential Functions 1) Selects, prepares, maintains, and updates current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.2) Provides students and the academic division a syllabus that clearly states course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the College, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, academic division, or department.3) Meets all classes at assigned times. If unable to meet an assigned class, reports absence to supervisor and academic division staff in an appropriate manner.4) Teaches assigned courses in subject field each academic semester to meet the needs of students, the department and the community. Delivers course content using a variety of teaching styles at various times and campus locations.5) Provides instructional support to the students. Assists in student advisement and refers students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College. Is available for student consultation through phone, email or appropriately established office hours (in-person or online).6) Participates in developing and administering department and college-wide assessment of student learning. Uses departmental testing instruments as provided and administers other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department, academic division or College. Provides all results as requested.7) Evaluates student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, or examinations. Provides feedback to students in a timely manner on student performance.8) Maintains accurate grade records as required by the College. Submits all attendance and grade records electronically prior to the required deadlines. Produces appropriate grade records for supervisor upon request.9) Uses the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.10) Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.11) Participates, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of career program advisory committees, governance groups, College, academic division, and department committees.12) Attends faculty meetings, department meetings and all other meetings called by authorized personnel.13) Attends Opening Week activities and Commencement.14) Is ethical in all conduct and maintains a high level of professionalism.15) Consistently completes all mandated compliance trainings.16) Properly and effectively utilizes appropriate technology such as Navigate, Canvas, and Zoom to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, and provide timely communications with students, etc.17) Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional development such as professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.18) Follows all institutional and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilizes self-assessment to determine progress in meeting performance objectives and career goals.19) Actively supports the College and academic division through ongoing service and engagement.20) Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES : College: Knowledge of College policies, procedures, and practices including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ); ability to apply sound reasoning to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to work effectively and constructively with individuals and teams from diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Department/Divisional: Knowledge of Instructional policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work-related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations; ability to solve issues and work with diverse populations; ability to read and interpret instructional documents.DECISION - MAKING and ANALYTICAL SKILLS : ability to interpret policy and establish methods and procedures for ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to someone else.COMMUNICATION SKILLS : Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills to effectively present materials to individual students or groups; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to work with a diverse workforce and student population to prioritize and delegate projects, exchange ideas, information and opinions effectively with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive at decisions, conclusions or solutions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other departments, students, and the public; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.PHYSICAL : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without reasonable accommodation.VISION : See in the normal visual range with or without correction or reasonable accommodation.POSITIONS SUPERVISED : NonePosting Specific Questions - supplemental questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Spanish or Master's degree or higher in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish?
Yes
No
Do you have prior college-level teaching experience?
Yes
No
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