Adjunct Spanish Instructor

Salary

Dependent upon level of education and amount of credit/contact hours taught.

Classes are taught day, evening, and weekends on the Decatur and Huntsville/Research Park campuses, and several off‑campus sites. In addition, multiple forms of distance education are offered.

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to engage students.
• Teach at the specified time, place, and format.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Assist in the development of discipline‑specific student learning outcome objectives.
• Assess student learning using multiple assessment strategies.
• Analyze and interpret data relative to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding learning.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, attendance rosters, absences, withdrawals, and/or class drop information to appropriate offices by specified deadlines.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi.
• Participate in school activities when possible.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work.
• Inform the responsible Department Chair or Dean of any problems or concerns with classroom equipment or facilities.
• Actively participate in tool retention and preservation of department assets where appropriate.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.

For academic courses: a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required.

• Documented evidence of proficiency in current educational technologies, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to conduct individual, small group, and classroom instruction.
• Previous experience using Blackboard, Canvas, or another learning‑management system from an instructor standpoint.
• Ability to learn new teaching pedagogy and new software as required.
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college system.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co‑workers, vendors, students, parents, and the general public.
• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Successful problem‑solving skills.
• Successful college teaching experience is preferred.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
• Documented successful experience teaching and developing web‑based courses where appropriate.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitations, race, color, nationality, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.