Part-Time Spanish Instructor

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree in Spanish, or a master’s degree 18 graduate hours in Spanish. Degree and coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ability to teach college-level courses offered in Spanish.
• Knowledge of global Spanish-speaking cultures, including traits of the regional dialects of Spanish such as vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical variations.
• Desire to use or learn to use technology to deliver instruction to online learners.
• Previous teaching experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Community college teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.

Primary Functions of Position

Provide quality instruction and services for student success. The primary role of instructors at SCC is to promote the educational attainment portion of the college’s mission. As such, instructors are expected to create and maintain appropriate academic rigor while simultaneously providing appropriate support to help students be successful. Instructors are expected to incorporate best practices related to teaching, learning, and student success.

Essential Duties:

• Teach assigned courses according to the published curriculum.
• Develop and maintain an electronic learning site for all assigned courses through the current learning management system, Rams Online/Moodle.
• Use and maintain the gradebook in Moodle for all sections taught. Manage the gradebook accurately to reflect course grading policies as stated in the course syllabus. Update grades within a five-business-day window after assignment due dates.
• Prepare, submit, and post syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate learning strategies to communicate subject matter for maximization of student learning.
• Use Watermark retention software to raise alerts for students who are not meeting course benchmarks or who need additional services such as tutoring or other assistance.
• Ensure all assigned online courses comply with SCC standards including Regular and Substantive Interaction and ADA compliance guidelines.
• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes, methods of measurement, and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as and when required. Keep attendance records updated in Self Service on at least a weekly basis.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to maximize student learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information per the College and FERPA guidelines.

Application Procedures

A completed Southeastern Community College application (located on the SCC website), a resume, a letter of interest addressing the requirements, and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and screened for candidates who meet the qualifications of the position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit all documents as requested on the SCC website at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sccnc. Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer