Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

Essential Duties 

1. Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate. 
2. Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
3. Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities. 
4. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency. 
5. Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
6. Maintains classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
7. Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments or divisions.
8. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
9. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines. 
10. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
11. May participate in professional development activities. 
12. Maintains current licenses or certificates in areas of expertise.
13. May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
14. May direct aides and work-study students as assigned. 
15. Understands and uses the College's computer system.

Education: Master's degree (or higher) in Spanish, Spanish literature, applied linguistics in Spanish, or related degree

Experience/Training:

• Native or near native fluency in Spanish
• Experience teaching Spanish at the college level

 
Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish at the community college level
• Experience developing curriculum, methods and materials for teaching Spanish to community college students
• Experience teaching collaboratively
• Capacity to teach another language (romance languages, German), teaching qualification and MA in another language
• Experience with online teaching
• Experience leading Study Abroad

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use a variety of strategies (both high tech and low tech) to effectively address the learning needs of a diverse population

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting
 
Salary
Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.Part-time Instructors may teach classes within a variety of programs, including credit-based, Community Education, and ABE, GED, and ESL programs. There is no guaranteed minimum teaching load or hours worked.Credit-based classes: Part-time Instructors for credit-based classes are paid per instructional load credit (ILC) according to the salary schedule below. Salary level will be based on educational level and total accumulated ILCs as part-time instructors at the College;initial placement will not exceed Level 2.

Level	Accumulated ILCs	$ Per Term Per ILC
1	0 – 44.9	$854.74
2	45 – 89.9	$893.22
3	90 – 134.9	$933.41
4	135 – 179.9	$975.42
5	180 – 224.9	$1019.32
6	225 – 269.9	$1065.18
7	270 – 314.9	$1113.13
8	315 – 359.9	$1163.22
9	360 - 404.9	$1215.57
10	405 - 449.9	$1270.26
11	450 or more	$1327.42

Community Education: Part-time Instructors for Community Education classes and represented by the Part-Time Faculty and Tutor Association (PFTA) are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below; all new employees will start at level 1.

Level	*Accumulated Work Hours	Lecture/Demonstration	Lecture/Discussion
1	0 – 1000	$39.46	$47.83
2	1001 – 2000	$41.26	$49.98
3	2001 or more	$43.10	$52.22

ABE, GED, and ESL programs: Part-time Instructors for ABE, GED, and ESL programs classes are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below; all new employees will start at level 1.

Level	*Accumulated Work Hours	ABE, GED, ESL Instructors
1	0 – 1000	$77.74
2	1001 – 2000	$82.13
3	2001 – 3000	$85.80
4	3001 – 4000	$89.67
5	4001 – 5000	$93.68
6	5001 – 6000	$97.89
7	6001 – 7000	$102.29
8	7001 – 8000	$106.90
9	8001 - 9000	$111.71
10	9001 - 10000	$116.74
11	10001 or more	$121.99

Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.