Adjunct Instructor - Spanish
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL, United States
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach Spanish courses. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. They contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.
City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. The Academic Excellence Pillars emphasize student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies, serving as a guide for supporting faculty through their lifecycle at CCC.
Essential Duties
Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem-solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
Designs courses with clearly articulated, student-centered learning outcomes that promote active participation in learning.
Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and outcomes.
Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular, useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.
Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging among students.
Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in the discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflects on and refines their craft.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process.
Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.
Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Spanish.
Or a bachelor’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the related field, or demonstrated language proficiency and related teaching experience.
Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open-access mission of the community college.
Disposition toward developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
Knowledge of Brightspace or a similar Learning Management System preferred.
Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
Materials for Consideration
Letter of interest
Resume or curriculum vitae
Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at the time of interview)
Submission of additional information, such as a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.
Special Requirements
Seeking candidate(s) to teach face-to-face course(s).
Seeking candidate(s) with the ability to teach during daytime (and possible night) classes.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per contact hour based on degree.
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information can be found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach Spanish courses. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. They contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.
City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. The Academic Excellence Pillars emphasize student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies, serving as a guide for supporting faculty through their lifecycle at CCC.
Essential Duties
Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem-solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
Designs courses with clearly articulated, student-centered learning outcomes that promote active participation in learning.
Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and outcomes.
Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular, useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.
Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging among students.
Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in the discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflects on and refines their craft.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process.
Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.
Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Spanish.
Or a bachelor’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the related field, or demonstrated language proficiency and related teaching experience.
Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open-access mission of the community college.
Disposition toward developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
Knowledge of Brightspace or a similar Learning Management System preferred.
Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
Materials for Consideration
Letter of interest
Resume or curriculum vitae
Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at the time of interview)
Submission of additional information, such as a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.
Special Requirements
Seeking candidate(s) to teach face-to-face course(s).
Seeking candidate(s) with the ability to teach during daytime (and possible night) classes.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per contact hour based on degree.
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information can be found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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