Adjunct Instructor - Spanish

Overview

Adjunct Instructor - Spanish
Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite:
Appleton Main Campus, Oshkosh Riverside Campus

Hours Per Week: 8.75

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that meet the needs of students and employers and promote student success. This position is primarily for Spanish instruction, but preference will be given to candidates with multiple certifications, such as other languages and cultures, international/intercultural studies, Intensive English Program, and English Language Learning.

The following duties are essential for this position. Employees are expected to perform these duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and online course delivery.
• Assessment – Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure outcomes related to persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning, and design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Classroom Management – Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain a safe instructional environment, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation – Support the college by engaging with the division, department, and team members, and stay current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement – Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support – Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Professional Development – Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain accreditation.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Instructors who teach General Studies college credit courses must have:

• A. A Master's degree in Spanish or related subfield, OR
• B. A Master's degree, AND 18 graduate credits in the discipline or subfield they teach, OR
• C. A Master's degree, AND appropriate licensure and/or experience in the discipline or subfield they teach.

When evaluating credentials of faculty who have obtained a Master of Education degree but not a master's degree in a discipline: graduate-level courses in the discipline/subfield and methods courses specifically for teaching that discipline may be considered for the 18 graduate credit hour minimum.

Non-US degrees/courses may provide a different scope of practice in other countries. Courses to be reviewed on an individual basis.

• Valid Driver's License.
• Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Check.
• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Background check including criminal record history will be…