Adjunct - Spanish

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Spanish Faculty member is a temporary, part-time position hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The role creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the Division. The position is in person and reports to the Chair of the Department. Employment is contingent on providing official transcripts.

The faculty member teaches assigned courses, supplies and follows the appropriate syllabus, maintains attendance and grading records according to college policy, and submits requested information within established timelines. The faculty member meets scheduled classes, uses instructional technology as appropriate, supports students outside class time, and addresses student concerns, consulting the program coordinator when needed. The role requires respect for diversity and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of College students and employees, as well as support for the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Candidates must meet one of the stated discipline standards for Spanish instruction. Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check; an offer is contingent on the outcome.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet one of the Spanish discipline standards: an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Spanish language or Spanish literature; or an earned master’s or higher degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate hours in Spanish language or Spanish literature; or native Spanish-speaker status, a master’s degree, and the equivalent of two years of secondary or post-secondary teaching experience in Spanish or a related area.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of College students and employees.
• Support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
• Provide official transcripts.
• Pass pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide students with a syllabus appropriate to the course and follow its content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to college policy and the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available outside scheduled class time to answer student questions and provide assistance.
• Address student concerns and consult the program coordinator when necessary to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes for contracted courses.
• Use technology such as Blackboard and PowerPoint as appropriate.
• Notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.
• Conduct work with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, and promote that respect as an integral part of the work.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Payroll-deduction contributions to retirement savings on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time