Adjunct Instructor, Spanish

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

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About The Position

Instructs college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline-related curricula, assesses student learning, participates in program evaluation and college activities, and maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan. The work schedule varies according to teaching assignment and may fluctuate to include evenings and weekends. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

The role also involves developing, maintaining, interpreting, and executing administrative procedures and practices, including maintaining manuals about College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs, recommends course retention or deletion, coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates, and maintains and adjusts related calendars. The instructor assists students and supports program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Spanish, or a master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to use the Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must attach official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web-based unofficial transcripts; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.
• U.S. degrees must be conferred by an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by a NACES-member organization, with an evaluation report attached before the application closing date.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including manuals covering College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and determine and recommend course retention or deletion.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintain and adjust calendars as necessary.
• Assist students and support program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

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