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Job Title: Adjunct - Spanish Instructor Agency: Central Georgia Technical College
Job Description:
Position Summary: Under general supervision, provides associate-level Spanish instruction to students in the classroom settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans. Develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the curriculum. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques; use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other record-keeping required; effective use of oral and written communication skills; and knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follows approved course syllabus. Maintains program requirements, attends/completes all professional development training; meet with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues. Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives. Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains accurate inventory of all assigned properties. This position may also serve as a lead instructor to provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Dual Enrollment instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the on-site location. Position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes and will require travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed.
Projected Work Hours/Location: Position will be assigned to online classes. Actual schedules may vary each academic term.
Salary / Benefits: This position is paid a set fee per course rate based on a $29 gross hourly rate per contact hour. Compensation may include additional stipends for student contact hours, orientation and trainings, course development, etc. Adjunct positions are temporary, time-limited appointments encompassing a single academic term or period and do not imply or suggest a continuance of employment or a promise of future full-time employment. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). Adjunct positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave or holiday pay.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.
§ Standard Academic Qualification: Earned master’s degree in Spanish (SPAN) from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or Earned master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Education courses related to the teaching of Spanish are not considered discipline specific in meeting this requirement. Coursework must be in Spanish or closely related discipline aligned to course competencies.
Required Documentation for Standard Academic Qualification: o Current Resume o Completed CGTC Job Application o ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees. Unofficial copies are acceptable as part of the employment packet, diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of a transcript.
§ Other/Alternative Qualification: – Applicants who do not meet the standard academic qualification may be considered under the following criteria. Earned master’s degree in a related field from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education with demonstrated competence in teaching discipline outlined in the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form.
Required Documentation for Other/Alternative Academic Qualification: o Current Resume o Completed CGTC Job Application o ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees. Unofficial copies are acceptable as part of the employment packet, diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of a transcript. o CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form o ALL supporting documentation that demonstrates qualifications specific to the teaching discipline. Examples include, but are not limited to, publications or presented papers, professional development, work experience, professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching discipline).
Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following: Documented teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
Special Instructions: Equal opportunity employer. The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.