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Adjunct Faculty Pool - Spanish

Motlow, Memphis, TN, United States


Title:

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Spanish

Employee Classification:

Faculty

Institution:

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department:

Languages and Literature

Campus Location:

STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary
This is a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the Spanish Department. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer.

Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript.

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Responsibilities include performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend at any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus, including instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.

Job Duties

Prepare and deliver instruction on Spanish topics.

Compile, administer, evaluate, and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading.

Develop curricula and instructional materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Maintain office hours for students seeking academic advice and assist in student recruitment and retention; assist students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.

Maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.

Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Participate in departmental and college committees; provide outreach service to the community.

May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.

Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.

Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.

Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.

This job description is a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The Tennessee Board of Regents provides equal employment opportunity. The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 901‑333‑5000.

See the full non-discrimination policy.

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