Adjunct Faculty – Spanish at InsideHigherEd

CategoryAdjunct FacultyApplication DeadlineThis position is open until filled.DepartmentWorld LanguagesContact Communication Arts - [email protected] SalarySee Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information. DescriptionDepartment: World LanguagesPay Grade: Placed on Credit Adjunct Faculty ScaleFLSA Status: ExemptSpring 2026 opening!Residency restrictions apply. If an offer of employment is offered and accepted, the candidate must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, the person must be willing to come to campus to sign paperwork for identity verification.JOB SUMMARYSeeking an experienced Spanish instructor. Beginning level courses are taught on campus, two mornings per week. Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties. Actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, professional development activities, and office hours. Adjunct faculty member responsibilities are primarily to teach students, assess learning, and engage in professional development. Adjunct Faculty report to either the Division Chair or Program Director.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Teach no more than the equivalent of 24-teaching load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)Hold classes as scheduledDesign assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learningProvide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)Check and respond to all emails within two business daysPost the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current grade book in the Learning Management SystemHold required office hoursAssist students and direct them to appropriate resourcesContribute to student retention and completion initiativesParticipate in outcomes assessment and respond to dataCollaborate with student support offices and professionalsReport grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessaryEngage in professional development including departmental orientationAttend required meetings and complete mandatory trainingsAdapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its studentsFollow policies as outlined in the Faculty HandbookPerform other duties as assignedJob RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Master’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or related fieldExperience working with second language learnersAbility to use technology in teachingMust be positive, cooperative and supportivePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior community college teaching experienceDemonstrated record of intercultural and equity-minded practicesPHYSICAL DEMANDS:This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicateVisual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundingsMental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matterRepetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to anotherWORK ENVIRONMENT:College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of college vehicle policies and laws when/if driving a college vehicle and observance of all college policies.Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employmentDirections to ApplyInterested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript emailed to: [email protected] official transcript will be required upon hiring.This position is open until filled.To qualify for employment, selected candidates mustsuccessfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)be able to work on campus as of the first day of employmentbe a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employmentbe currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorshipscomplete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview processCarroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.