Job Details

Spanish Adjunct Instructor

Position Number: 6387363
Location: Gillette, WY
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Spanish Adjunct Instructor

Job Description

Job Title: Spanish Adjunct Instructor
FLSA Status: Exempt – Part Time
Grade: $750 - $909 / credit hour depending on experience
Department: Arts and Sciences
Reports to: Dean of Arts and Sciences

Job Summary

This position entails teaching college-level Spanish on the Gillette College Campus. The instructor will be expected to provide high-quality instruction using the approved course outline of the record and participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities, including assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs). Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses. Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as-needed basis. Part-time faculty meetings are conducted the week before the semester starts. Course outlines of record, student learning outcomes to be assessed, and department policies will be provided or reviewed. Canvas as a learning management system (LMS) is required for all courses. Applicants must have a laptop computer with reliable WIFI access. Faculty must adhere to NWCCD's Canvas Course requirements while ensuring demonstrable and documented regular effective contact with students.

Essential Functions (Employees of the District must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the position as detailed in this section.)

Provide high-quality instruction using the approved course outline of the record.
Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities, including assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs).
Assignments may include day and evening courses.
Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as-needed basis.
Part-time faculty meetings are conducted the week before the semester starts.
Course outlines of record, student learning outcomes to be assessed, and department policies will be provided or reviewed, ensuring that adjunct instructors have the necessary support and resources.

Minimum Qualifications (Employees of the District are required to possess a minimum proficiency level of English, both written and spoken, that will enable them to communicate safely, effectively, and efficiently with students, co-workers, and the public.)

Master's degree in Spanish or related field or master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
Possess a valid Class C driver's license.

Competencies for Successful Performance
Knowledge of:

Office procedures, methods and computer equipment and programs.
Work safety principles and practices.
Student-centered learning practices for traditional and non-traditional students.
Embracing innovative teaching techniques, including active learning strategies and inquiry-based learning.

Ability to:

Understand and follow safety procedures.
Organize work tasks and work independently.
Meet work schedules and deadlines.
Work with the broad spectrum of students found in a community college environment.
Work independently and take initiative.
Work effectively in a collaborative environment and a diverse setting.
Think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume.
Communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

Skill in:

Strong interpersonal.
Good organization.

Physical Demands (The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Classroom, lab, and Office Setting
Occasional evening or weekend as scheduled

How To Apply:

Please apply at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gillettecollege.
Send questions to hrteam@gillettecollege.org.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Gillette Community College District is an equal opportunity institution and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Direct inquiries or complaints to Shantel Moore, Human Resources Director, 300 W Sinclair Drive, Gillette, WY 82718, or smoore@gillettecollege.org, or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1244 Speer Blvd., Ste. 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303-844-5695 or TDD 303-844-3417.