Adjunct Faculty, SAGE Foreign Language

students aged 60 and older. The instructor must remain current in their discipline and continuously explore teaching methods and strategies that effectively engage older adult learners. This includes organizing and delivering instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, life experiences, and physical or cognitive considerations common to senior learners. The instructor must also implement appropriate assessment tools that monitor participation and learning progress. The instructor is expected to participate in related activities such as professional development and curriculum design to support the goals of lifelong learning for the senior population.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Linguistics, Education, or a related field required. Equivalent native or near-native fluency with teaching experience may be considered in lieu of a degree depending on the course content/subject matter.
• Professional certification, licensure, registry, or other credentialing as required for the specific discipline or content area.
• Specialized experience in teaching or working with older adults (age 60+), including an understanding of age-related learning needs, cognitive and physical changes, and how these affect instructional strategies.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in alignment with course goals and learning outcomes.
• Utilize appropriate technology and adult learning principles to deliver course content through various instructional modalities (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, online, or remote).
• Complete mandatory institutional trainings and professional development activities as required.
• Prepare a course syllabus in accordance with department and division guidelines.
• Facilitate engaging and accessible instructional activities that support student learning.
• Monitor and document student participation and progress using tools or methods provided by the department; share feedback as needed.
• Provide an orientation during the first class session that includes (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, objectives, expectations, attendance policy, and required materials.
• Inform students of key course dates and any necessary schedule or content adjustments.
• Maintain accurate attendance and participation records; submit required documentation by established deadlines.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment activities as directed.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays); maintain regular communication using the assigned PGCC email account.
• Attend all required departmental and institutional meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (summarized in text)

Job Requirements
Physical requirements, other requirements including background check (Yes), immigration documentation.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a 13 to 15 week syllabus or lesson plan as part of your application package.
The salary range for Continuing Education part time faculty position is $15 – $70 per contact hour depending on the education and experience.