Assistant Professor of Spanish

JCCC • Overland Park, KS

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson County Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Foreign Languages Department to teach Spanish language courses, including Elementary, Intermediate, Heritage Speaker, Spanish for Hospitality, and Conversational Spanish. The position begins in August 2027. The department offers courses in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish and serves a diverse student population including non-traditional, military veterans, immigrants, international, and first-generation college students. The successful applicant will teach the equivalent of 15 credit hours per semester in Spanish and perform other faculty duties such as maintaining office hours, developing and revising curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, participating in meetings and committees, and collaborating with colleagues and adjunct faculty. Teaching assignments may include face-to-face day or evening courses, hybrid, or online formats, and are subject to change. The role also involves providing co-curricular opportunities for students, participating in departmental initiatives, and promoting languages through on-campus and off-campus events. This position requires residency in Kansas or Missouri.

Requirements

• M.A. in Spanish or an MA in a related discipline with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Spanish as required by JCCC HLC criteria.
• Demonstrated 2 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or high school teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Elementary and Intermediate level Spanish language courses.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills, as provided by supervisor and colleagues’ letters of reference.
• Residing in Kansas or Missouri.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Spanish, Language Pedagogy, Second Language Acquisition, or Linguistics with a focus on the Spanish language.
• M.A. in French or an M.A. in a related discipline with at least 18 hours of graduate work in French as required by JCCC HLC criteria.
• M.A. in German an M.A. in a related discipline with at least 18 hours of graduate work in German as required by JCCC HLC criteria.
• M.A. in Chinese or an M.A. in a related discipline with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Chinese as required by JCCC HLC criteria.
• M.A. in Japanese or an M.A. in a related discipline with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Japanese as required by JCCC HLC criteria.
• Experience in teaching heritage speakers of Spanish.
• Ability to work well and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work independently on departmental initiatives.
• Familiarity with proficiency-based language learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 15 credit hours per semester in Spanish.
• Maintain scheduled office hours.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Develop and implement course and program assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings.
• Serve on committees.
• Participate in any Spanish related initiatives at JCCC.
• Collaborate with and observe adjunct faculty teaching Spanish and other languages.
• Collaborate and work successfully with other full-time faculty in the Foreign Language department.
• Provide extra and co-curricular opportunities for Spanish language students.
• Participate in the planning and administration of all departmental initiatives.
• Participate in on-campus and off-campus events promoting languages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep current in their respective discipline.
• Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.
• Select and develop instructional materials.
• Plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning.
• Create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking.
• Use available instructional technology, as appropriate.
• Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.
• Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
• Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.
• Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.
• Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms.
• Meet classes as scheduled.
• Notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.
• Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
• Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.
• Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
• Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with the goals, missions, and plans of the department, program, division and College.
• Fulfill all requirements as stated in College policies and procedures including mandatory training.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials.
• Submit information or materials related to their assigned duties as requested by college administrators or peers in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders from across the College and the community in order to create, preserve, and enhance important partnerships.
• Provide support for both adjunct and full-time colleagues in the form of consultation and cooperation; work as effective team members when required.
• Treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.
• Fulfill all requirements as stated in the Master Agreement.
• Participate in instructional and College planning and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
• Serve on college, division, program, and department committees and assist the Chair or Dean in the exercise of their duties.
• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities including activities during Professional Development Days and other opportunities offered by the College and/or external organizations.
• Create and revise, develop and amend where appropriate, departmental or program curricula.

Benefits

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

What This Job Offers

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