Pool Part-time lecturer in Spanish

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Lecturer in Spanish

The University

Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

The Department of Ethnic Studies and Languages brings together interdisciplinary programs that examine language, culture, identity, history, and social justice. The Spanish program supports Sonoma State University’s role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is committed to serving Latinx students, first-generation students, bilingual learners, and the broader campus community. Its curriculum develops students’ academic and professional communication in Spanish, cultural competence, critical thinking, and understanding of the language, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Courses are offered in a range of formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction, and the program values inclusive teaching, individual advising and mentoring, and flexibility for students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities. The department’s interdisciplinary mission emphasizes an inclusive curriculum, community engagement, critical inquiry, and preparing students to participate thoughtfully in diverse communities.

The Lecturer will be assigned Spanish language courses by the department chair, according to the departmental needs and the lecturer's qualifications. Responsibilities include all aspects of classroom instruction; preparing course materials and assessments; planning and delivering lessons, evaluating student work and submitting grades; holding weekly scheduled office hours; attending scheduled meetings, workshops, or training orientations, as needed. The lecturer may be observed periodically by the supervisor, coordinator, or department chair.

An earned master’s degree in Spanish or a closely related field from an accredited institution (or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution).

Demonstrated experience teaching Spanish, preferably at the college or university level, with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and strong written and oral communication skills in English. Experience teaching intermediate- and advanced-level Spanish language courses, including Spanish for Heritage Learners.

Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students from diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. Experience with student-centered, communicative, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching; ability to teach in face-to-face and online or hybrid modalities as departmental needs require.

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
• The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units…