Elementary Spanish Adjunct

the CIA•Hyde Park, NY

About The Position

The Culinary Institute of America is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach Elementary Spanish I (SPAN-101), a three-credit course for students with little or no previous exposure to Spanish. The course builds foundational spoken and written Spanish skills, listening and reading comprehension, grammatical usage, and awareness of cultural backgrounds. Classes are conducted in Spanish, and students attend weekly language-laboratory sessions. Adjunct faculty teach and evaluate students, maintain office hours, assist students who need academic support, and follow college policies. The instructor prepares and delivers lessons in accordance with Institute philosophy and policies, the course syllabus and textbook, the College Catalog, and assigned schedules. The hiring rate is $3,652 for candidates with a master’s degree, or $3,844 for candidates with a master’s degree and two years of college-level teaching experience. Offers depend on the final candidate’s education and relevant experience; the recruiter can provide further salary information during selection.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Teaching experience.
Advanced knowledge of the subject area.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across the organization.
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive student issues, maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Strong computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office products such as Word and PowerPoint.
Moderate to strong organizational skills; detail-oriented and thorough.
Ability to work independently or in a team and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty and administration.
Welcoming and professional presence in front of guests and employees.
Moderate to strong presentation skills.
Ability to work the assigned course schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Moodle.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily lesson plans and teach classes as requested and scheduled, consistent with Institute philosophy, policies, and guidelines.
Advise and assist students who need extra help, have course questions, seek career guidance, or need support with their studies.
Provide regular, constructive, objective, consistent, and timely feedback to students.
Evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria, and file course grades promptly and without prejudice.
Compile and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules.
Use the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course.
Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and grade distributions.
Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities.
Communicate through appropriate channels.
Enforce applicable sanitation principles, attendance policies, the Institute’s Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
Support the mission and policies of the Institute.
Assume responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.