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Adjunct Professor (PT) Spanish

DATE: 8/24/2013
JOB TITLE: Adjunct Professor - Modern Languages
JOB STATUS: PT
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK LOCATION: Dunleavy
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Chair - Modern Languages
DEPARTMENT: Modern Languages
SECTOR: Academic Affairs
SALARY: TBD
SUMMARY:
The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has potential opening for part time instructors to teach Spanish class beginning Fall 2014 semester.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, teaching primarily in the target language with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points. Prepare daily lesson plans and activities that engage students in their study of beginning Spanish, following closely a syllabus provided by the Department Chair. Prepare and grade tests, develop a method of grading daily homework, grade two versions of four brief compositions, and evaluate students’ daily participation. Maintain a class record and attendance book. Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of subject matter; Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner; Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship; Sound professional judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness;
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
Master's Degree in area of specialization required.
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