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Adjunct Faculty – Spanish

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Adjunct Faculty – Spanish Join to apply for the Adjunct Faculty – Spanish role at Carroll Community College.

Salary See Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information.

Residency Restrictions Residency restrictions apply. If an offer is accepted, the candidate must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences. Additionally, the person must be willing to come to campus to sign paperwork for identity verification.

Job Summary Seeking an experienced Spanish instructor to teach beginning level courses on campus, two mornings per week. Adjunct faculty are primarily responsible for teaching, assessing learning, and engaging in professional development. Actual hours worked may vary depending on grading, class preparation, professional development, and office hours. 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 scheduled

Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning

Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)

Check and respond to all emails within two business days

Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week; maintain a current grade book in the Learning Management System

Hold required office hours

Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources

Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives

Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data

Collaborate with student support offices and professionals

Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary

Engage in professional development, including departmental orientation

Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings

Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students

Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Master’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field

Experience working with second‑language learners

Ability to use technology in teaching

Must be positive, cooperative and supportive

Preferred Qualifications

Prior community college teaching experience

Demonstrated record of intercultural and equity‑minded practices

Physical Demands

Hear/talk/communicate – must be able to exchange information and communicate

Visual acuity – ability to perceive or detect surroundings

Mental acuity – able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter

Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)

Stand/sit/walk – able to move or traverse from one area to another

Work Environment College campus; direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and the general public in classrooms, common 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.

Directions to Apply Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript emailed to: commarts@carrollcc.edu. An official transcript will be required upon hiring. This position is open until filled. To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:

Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)

Be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment

Be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment

Be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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