PT Instructor, French

Central Piedmont Community College•Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth, NC

19h

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is hiring a Part-Time Instructor, French, to teach French and help students build language skills, strengthen communication abilities, and achieve their educational goals through engaging, high-quality instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in classroom instruction and maintain current knowledge in their discipline. The instructor will contribute to a learning-focused academic community that values student success, collaboration, professional growth, and support of the College's mission. The role includes teaching assigned credit or non-credit courses in a multi-campus environment, planning and delivering instruction that supports documented student learning, assessing student progress, and maintaining course and student records. The instructor will also support College policies and procedures, participate in College, division, and program activities, and contribute to the growth and enhancement of College programs and mission. Work takes place in a typical classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in French, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in French.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of French and the ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the discipline, connect the subject to related fields, and stay current through professional development and professional activities.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies, adapt instruction to diverse student needs, and use available instructional technology when appropriate.
Encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials and incorporate core competencies into the curriculum.
Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner, and prepare and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and develop and explain fair methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses in the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague access, advisement, and consultation, and serve as a faculty advisor within the College's advisement system.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for other instructors in the discipline when needed, steward College facilities and materials, and record and provide attendance data according to College policies and procedures.
Serve on College, divisional, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to administrative information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, participate in graduation ceremonies, and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Maintain familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development; and participate in professional activities that support the educational goals of the College and its constituents.
Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with College, division, and program goals, missions, and plans.
Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.