What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Spanish position at Western Wyoming Community College?
Position Summary Information
Posting Number
P2288
Job Title
Adjunct Faculty - Spanish
Students Only
No
Job Description Summary
SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide quality instruction to Western students enrolled in classes taught at the main campus in Rock Springs. This individual must be able to relate to a wide variety of students in the community college environment. This individual’s responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate Spanish courses. The teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to Spanish I and Spanish II. Courses may be offered in person, hybrid, or fully online.
The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide quality instruction to Western students enrolled in classes taught at the main campus in Rock Springs. This individual must be able to relate to a wide variety of students in the community college environment. This individual’s responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate Spanish courses. The teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to Spanish I and Spanish II. Courses may be offered in person, hybrid, or fully online.
It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, competent manner and strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE
1. Provide quality instruction to students in assigned Spanish Language courses. .
2. States clear objectives and criteria in each course syllabus; follows the approved syllabus template; integrates appropriate Western Student Learning Goals into each course; evaluates students’ performance in light of these objectives and criteria.
3. Teaches courses in a variety of environments and modes as required. Courses may be offered in the fall, spring or summer semesters and on varying schedules (i.e., 8- or 16-weeks), and may meet during the day, evening, or weekend in Rock Springs or at one of Western’s outreach centers or may teach in online or HyFlex modality.
4. Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the College’s Learning Goals.
5. Learns to communicate clearly and effectively using the college network system, including the e-mail and calendar system, MyWestern, LMS, and word processing; integrates learning with technology into the classroom as appropriate.
6. Refers students to the resources in the Peer Tutor Center, Math Advancement Center, NetTutor, Wellbeing and Accessibility.
7. Maintains all assigned equipment and supplies in assigned areas; takes prudent efforts to safeguard Western’s physical resources from unauthorized use. Maintains safe working conditions and practices.
8. Submits syllabi, student evaluations, grades, and other required information in a timely manner.
1. Provide quality instruction to students in assigned Spanish Language courses. .
2. States clear objectives and criteria in each course syllabus; follows the approved syllabus template; integrates appropriate Western Student Learning Goals into each course; evaluates students’ performance in light of these objectives and criteria.
3. Teaches courses in a variety of environments and modes as required. Courses may be offered in the fall, spring or summer semesters and on varying schedules (i.e., 8- or 16-weeks), and may meet during the day, evening, or weekend in Rock Springs or at one of Western’s outreach centers or may teach in online or HyFlex modality.
4. Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the College’s Learning Goals.
5. Learns to communicate clearly and effectively using the college network system, including the e-mail and calendar system, MyWestern, LMS, and word processing; integrates learning with technology into the classroom as appropriate.
6. Refers students to the resources in the Peer Tutor Center, Math Advancement Center, NetTutor, Wellbeing and Accessibility.
7. Maintains all assigned equipment and supplies in assigned areas; takes prudent efforts to safeguard Western’s physical resources from unauthorized use. Maintains safe working conditions and practices.
8. Submits syllabi, student evaluations, grades, and other required information in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities)
1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Spanish or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate level credit hours in Spanish.
a. Alternative qualification: Complete the Spanish Praxis exam with a score of 160 or better
2. Knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles and practices of the teaching of Spanish courses on a post-secondary level.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and administrators.
4. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.
5. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Equivalency Statement
For those who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience)
1. Experience using active approaches to learning; experience using alternative methods of learning, such as interactive software, Internet, or individualized modular programs.
2. Demonstrated teaching excellence at a high school/community college/university.
1. Experience using active approaches to learning; experience using alternative methods of learning, such as interactive software, Internet, or individualized modular programs.
2. Demonstrated teaching excellence at a high school/community college/university.
Open Date
04/10/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
Western Wyoming Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution (EOE/EOI).
Western Wyoming Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution (EOE/EOI).
Estimated Salary
$940/credit
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Salary : $940