What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Spanish position at Goodwin University?
Job Details
Description
The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The School of Applied Liberal Arts and of Social Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Spanish courses. Adjunct faculty members teach on a semester-by semester basis. They are expected to perform all instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of Goodwin University. Adjunct faculty members report to the Director/Coordinator, who serves under the
direction of the Dean.
Open Position:
- SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I
o Tuesdays
o 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM on Campus
o Spring 2025 semester, 1/13/2025 through 4/28/2025
Essential Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Abiding by and upholding Goodwins mission, policies, and core values
- Teaching students in assigned course(s)
- Implementing assigned courses as designed and specified in approved syllabi.
- Using Canvas effectively
- Assigning grades based on specified criteria as delineated in course syllabi and posting the grades to Canvas and the University's data systems
- Being available to students for individual consultation
- Assisting students with how to be successful in a college class
- Communicating in a timely manner with their director, students, and staff
- Meeting all course and semester timelines inclusive of submitting attendance, mid-term grades, and final grades by the specified due dates
- Staying current within the field of study
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Masters degree in Spanish
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
- A successful record of teaching Spanish
- Experience teaching Spanish vocabulary and specialized terminology used in the medical field preferred
- A commitment to student-centered teaching and high academic and professional standards are required
- Availability to teach day and evening on campus classes is required
- Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and the employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by The University as the needs of The University and requirements of the job change.)
