"Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Spanish"

Description

Southwestern College is seeking dynamic and qualified part-time instructors to teach Spanish in person. Ideal candidates are available to teach the following: beginner and intermediate levels for Spanish Program and/or beginner, intermediate levels and advanced levels for Spanish for Bilingual or Heritage Speakers Program. Ideal candidates have experience teaching in various modalities (in person, hybrid or online). This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and extension site assignments. Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro), local high schools, extension sites and/or local correctional facilities.

Teach Spanish courses with a focus on communication skills, including Interpretive, Presentational, and Interpersonal Modes (as per ACTFL guidelines). Develop students' understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary and linguistic structures. Incorporate the study of the culture, traditions, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking countries into lessons. Use a variety of teaching methods to engage students and enhance their language acquisition. Evaluate student progress through assessments, assignments, and participation.

Qualifications

Masters in Spanish OR Bachelors in Spanish AND Masters in another language or linguistics OR the equivalent.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

Desired Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively and collegially with others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse student body.
• Experience teaching Spanish at a college level.
• Communicative methodologies.
• Teaching and assessing Interpretive Communication, Presentational Communication and Interpersonal Communication (as per ACTFL).
• Collaborating in adopting/developing Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or gearing courses toward Zero Textbook Cost/Low Cost Texbook.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact department chair, Surian Figueroa at sfigueroa2@swccd.edu, or program leads, Rejane Dias at rdias@swccd.edu, Alba Constenla Torrado at aconstenla@swccd.edu, Magdalena Padilla at mpadilla@swccd.edu, or the School of Languages and Literature at (619) 482-6461.

Application Process: A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only. A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT. If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval. Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).