Adjunct, Spanish and Latin American Studies

Overview Face-to-face position to teach first- and second-year Spanish courses and/or our Latin American Studies course, which involves culture, history, and sociopolitical topics in Hispanic and Lusophone countries on the American continent. Our courses are taught through a decolonial lens. Our language courses are flipped, OER, communicative, task- and discussion-based, and apply career readiness. Some knowledge of gender-neutral language in Spanish is expected. We are looking for candidates who can teach one or two sections physically in the classroom during the morning or early afternoon. Specific day and time is negotiable, but it should be noted that our classes are offered in the period between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. All our first-year Spanish courses are in the hybrid format, so instructors who teach a first-year course are required to serve for one hour a week at the Center for Languages for conversation practices as part of their teaching load.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Special Instructions This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with and abide by all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.

Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Provide appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.

Return graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.

Maintain student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.

Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance.

Inform students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.

Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.

Prepare and submit incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. or Ph.D. in the target language (literature, linguistics, or culture), or a related language degree.

Native or near-native level of fluency in the target language.

Native or near-native level of fluency in English.

Experience or interest in teaching either online or livestream modes in addition to face-to-face.

Training in foreign language pedagogy and knowledge of best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

M.A. or Ph.D. in the target language (literature, culture, or linguistics) or a related language degree.

Native level of fluency in the target language, or a ranking of Advanced-Mid or higher as scored by an official Oral Proficiency Interview of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Adjuncts hired to teach Latin American Studies or other bridge courses are required to demonstrate Advanced High or higher proficiency.

Knowledge of decolonial studies, gender-neutral language, and Brazil.

Two or more years of experience teaching beginning and intermediate language at the college level.

Training in foreign language pedagogy and knowledge of best practices.

Skilled in the use of Canvas or other learning management systems.

Knowledge of and experience in computer-assisted learning, and online language instructional methodologies.

SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems. In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

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