Adjunct Faculty, Italian Language

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach Italian courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Day or evening classes may be assigned. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the World Languages and Cultures Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Requirements

Earned master's degree or higher in Italian or a closely related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Italian proficiently
Availability to teach and work during the day
Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
Evidence of proficiency with technology
Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience in Italian as a second language
Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
Experience with computerized student record management

Responsibilities

Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Italian per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
Acts as liaison and mentor to instructors teaching college-level dual enrollment courses to high school students
Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other materials according to department and College guidelines
Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.