The Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is seeking a Spanish Faculty member who will develop curriculum and provide instruction in Spanish Language (SPA) and Spanish Humanities (SPH) courses in alignment with PVCC's college goals and learning centered philosophy. Spanish Faculty will use multiple methods of instruction, assessment strategies, and appropriate technology to engage students in learning and promote student success in both curricular and co-curricular learning contexts. The instructor may teach classes in multiple delivery formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online, and may teach daytime or evening classes. The instructor will also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in service, collaboration, and innovation among other World Language Faculty, within the Communication and Liberal Arts Division, and across the college and district levels including representation at instructional councils, partnerships with high schools offering dual enrollment, and the promotion of Spanish and World Language Programs.
Additional Information
Note: A second interview will be conducted during the hiring process.
Essential Functions
- Teaching and Student Engagement: Teach a wide-ranging student population, including students in high school programs, through in-person, hybrid, accelerated, and online instructional formats. Employ student-centered teaching strategies and innovative approaches to instruction and learning that support student success, retention, and completion. Integrate instructional technology and alternative instructional delivery methods and scheduling strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Curriculum Development and Assessment: Collaborate with faculty colleagues to evaluate, select, and develop instructional materials, curricula, and learning activities. Assess student knowledge and mastery of course content, monitor academic progress, and prepare and grade examinations and other assignments. Participate in divisional and college-wide assessment initiatives and program reviews. Use assessment and evaluation data to inform instructional improvements and enhance student learning.
- Student Support and Academic Partnerships: Maintain regular office hours to provide academic support, advising, and guidance that promote student learning and personal development. Engage students beyond the classroom through instructional activities and experiential learning opportunities, including student clubs, undergraduate research, and internships with business and industry partners. Establish and strengthen partnerships with high schools and universities to develop, support, and promote transfer pathways or other learning opportunities for students.
- Professional Development: Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, research, and best practices in the discipline and in teaching and learning through professional literature, conferences, courses, seminars, workshops, and other development opportunities. Continuously expand subject-matter expertise and strengthen instructional knowledge and effectiveness.
- College and Community Engagement: Contribute to the mission and overall life of the college by demonstrating collegiality, professionalism, and effective collaboration with students, colleagues, staff, and community members. Participate in college and district activities, including department and division meetings, instructional councils, commencement ceremonies, and other institutional initiatives.
- Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned.