Adjunct - Spanish Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Warner Robins, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides associate-level Spanish instruction in classroom settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans, and develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must be able to teach all phases of the curriculum and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, accurate grade-book and other record maintenance, effective oral and written communication, and knowledge of current in-field procedures. The instructor follows the approved course syllabus and maintains program requirements and qualifications for employment under Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) policy and accreditation standards. The position includes attending and completing professional development training; meeting with students and college personnel to discuss instructional programs and other issues; evaluating student progress toward goals and objectives; completing reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner; and maintaining an accurate inventory of assigned property. The instructor may also act as a lead instructor, mentoring adjunct faculty in the discipline. The role follows TCSG and institutional policies and procedures; Dual Enrollment instructors are also subject to the rules and regulations of the on-site location. The position is assigned to online classes, though actual schedules may vary each academic term. Teaching may involve traditional daytime and/or evening classes or online classes, and travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed. This is a temporary, time-limited adjunct appointment for a single academic term or period and does not imply continued employment or future full-time employment. Pay is a set fee per course based on a $29 gross hourly rate per contact hour, with possible additional stipends for student contact hours, orientation and training, course development, and other activities. Adjunct positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave, or holiday pay.

Requirements

Meet either the standard academic qualification or the other/alternative qualification.
Standard qualification: an earned master’s degree in Spanish from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or an earned master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish or a closely related discipline aligned to course competencies. Education courses related to teaching Spanish do not count as discipline-specific coursework.
Alternative qualification: an earned master’s degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution, with demonstrated competence in the teaching discipline documented through the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form.
Provide a current resume, completed CGTC job application, and transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended that show earned credits and conferred degrees. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; diplomas are not accepted instead of transcripts.
For alternative qualification, provide the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form and supporting documentation demonstrating qualifications specific to the teaching discipline.
Maintain faculty credentials that satisfy applicable accrediting bodies for the assigned course.
Be able to travel within the college’s service area and travel further as needed.

Nice To Haves

Documented teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Responsibilities

Provide associate-level Spanish instruction and teach all phases of the curriculum.
Prepare syllabi and lesson plans and develop program goals and objectives.
Use appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, and maintain grade books and other required records.
Follow the approved course syllabus and maintain program requirements.
Attend and complete professional development training.
Meet with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues.
Evaluate student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Complete reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner.
Maintain an accurate inventory of assigned properties.
Provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty as a lead instructor, if assigned.
Maintain employment qualifications and follow TCSG, institutional, accreditation, and applicable on-site policies and requirements.