Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

Austin Community College District • Elgin, IL

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About The Position

Prepare and deliver Spanish coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways, reflecting a commitment to student success, culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. Instruction may include teaching dual-credit courses to high school students, either on an ACC campus or at high school partner locations.

The role supports a multicultural student population and emphasizes equitable, non-discriminatory teaching and mentoring, clear and timely feedback, and student retention and success. Faculty remain current in the field through professional development and perform other related tasks as assigned by academic leadership. Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Spanish; or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
• Meet educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties, including posting office hours and syllabi.
• Demonstrated proficiency using video conferencing software.
• Submit an application by the closing date with unofficial or copied transcripts, an updated C.V. or résumé, and a cover letter explaining interest in the position.
• Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to ACC Human Resources, or arrange for hard-copy official transcripts to be mailed; photocopies and transcripts stamped “issued to student” are not accepted.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Spanish courses to a multicultural student population, using approved course learning outcomes and instructional strategies appropriate to community college students and the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services without discrimination based on protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, or executive vice chancellor.
• Use computer applications, online resources, classroom technologies, an online learning management system, and video conferencing software effectively.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve retention and success.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with college policies and procedures and professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Use the college's learning management system appropriately.
• Work safely, follow safety rules, report unsafe conditions or behavior, and take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent unsafe practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level