Spanish Instructor (INTERNAL ONLY)

Tri-County Technical College•Pendleton, SC

About The Position

Tri-County Technical College is seeking a collaborative, enthusiastic, and innovative full-time Spanish Instructor for its Arts and Sciences Division. The instructor will join the Associate of Arts team and help develop and maintain a robust, relevant program that supports student success, academic excellence, and seamless transferability. The role offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum enhancement and new partnerships within a dynamic, multidisciplinary division. The instructor will teach introductory and intermediate Spanish across multiple modalities and settings, including community campuses, local high school dual-enrollment programs, and synchronous or asynchronous online courses. Morning and evening availability is required. The instructor will also serve as course director for one Spanish course and contribute to advising, recruitment, marketing, divisional service, and student assessment.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Spanish, or a master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
Submit unofficial transcripts with the online application; applications without transcripts will not be considered.
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
Strong English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Availability to teach summer courses, currently offered online.
Previous teaching experience at the college or community college level.
Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
Familiarity with ACTFL proficiency guidelines and communicative language teaching.
Experience working with first-generation, dual-enrollment, or non-traditional students.
Experience using educational technology, including learning management systems such as Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory and intermediate Spanish using systematically planned and delivered instruction.
Teach across multiple modalities and settings, including community campuses, local high schools through dual enrollment, and synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
Be available for morning and evening classes.
Serve as course director for one Spanish course: SPA 101, 102, 201, or 202.
Maintain accurate records of student academic progress and attendance.
Evaluate and support student progress and content mastery through relevant assessments and student feedback.
Collaborate within the division and contribute through service on divisional boards and committees.
Serve as an academic advisor.
Participate in recruiting and marketing activities to foster student success.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
Faculty non-work days.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, including a 401(k) with employer contributions.
Professional development opportunities, including team bonding activities and professional training programs.
Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services.
Flexible work schedules, 37.5-hour work weeks, and abbreviated Fridays.