Part Time Instructor, Spanish

Peralta Community College District•Alameda, CA

About The Position

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified part-time faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support consistent with the District’s mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. The instructor delivers engaging, inclusive instruction that promotes student learning and achievement while supporting students’ diverse educational goals. Assignments are made as needed and may involve day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District’s colleges. Applicants must meet the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office minimum qualifications: a master’s degree in Spanish; or a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in another language or linguistics; or an equivalent qualification. The position also requires understanding, sensitivity, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff, and community. Applicants must provide application materials and documentation demonstrating their qualifications. Equivalency may be requested through a separate review process.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Spanish; or bachelor’s degree in Spanish and master’s degree in another language or linguistics; or equivalent qualification.
Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff, and community.
Submit an application, cover letter, resume/CV, and transcripts of all college degrees or coursework needed to qualify.
Degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
Applicants with degrees or coursework from outside the United States must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency showing U.S. equivalence.
If required to meet minimum qualifications, provide a copy of a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.
Upon offer, provide current TB test clearance, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, fingerprint clearance, official transcripts or an appropriate California Community College credential, and work verification if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
Submit grades and other required reports by established deadlines.
Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
Use the District’s learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part-time faculty.