Adjunct Faculty – Spanish

Adjunct Faculty – Spanish

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See Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information.

Residency restrictions apply. If an offer is accepted, the candidate must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences. Additionally, the person must be willing to come to campus to sign paperwork for identity verification.

Seeking an experienced Spanish instructor to teach beginning level courses on campus, two mornings per week. Adjunct faculty are primarily responsible for teaching, assessing learning, and engaging in professional development. Actual hours worked may vary depending on grading, class preparation, professional development, and office hours. Adjunct faculty report to either the Division Chair or Program Director.

• Teach no more than the equivalent of 24 teaching-load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)
• Hold classes as scheduled
• Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
• Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
• Check and respond to all emails within two business days
• Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week; maintain a current grade book in the Learning Management System
• Hold required office hours
• Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
• Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
• Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
• Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
• Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
• Engage in professional development, including departmental orientation
• Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
• Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
• Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field
• Experience working with second‑language learners
• Ability to use technology in teaching
• Must be positive, cooperative and supportive

• Prior community college teaching experience
• Demonstrated record of intercultural and equity‑minded practices

• Hear/talk/communicate – must be able to exchange information and communicate
• Visual acuity – ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
• Stand/sit/walk – able to move or traverse from one area to another

College campus; direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and the general public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems;

avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of college vehicle policies and laws when/if driving a college vehicle and observance of all college policies.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript emailed to: commarts. An official transcript will be required upon hiring. This position is open until filled. To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• Be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• Be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment
• Be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsor ships
• Complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.