Immediately Need FY24 - Spanish Instructor in Los Angeles, CA

Job title: FY24 - Spanish Instructor
Company: Los Angeles Community College District
Job description: LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE

SPANISH INSTRUCTOR

Position Announcement

C Basis Full-time, probationary (tenure-track)

Deadline to File: November 8, 2023

Issue Date: September 27, 2023

Begin: 2024 Spring

INTRODUCTION:

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for a Spanish instructor at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). LAVC is a two-year community college located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley and is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). With an enrollment of more than 28,000 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, LAVC provides strong transfer, transitional and career educational programs and is committed to student success. The College works closely with local secondary institutions to assist high school students in their transition to higher education and maintains strong ties to the business community by providing highly respected job training programs that meet the direct needs of local employers. The college offers 75 associate degree programs, 26 associate degrees for transfer, 83 certificate programs, as well as continuing education, noncredit, and job training programs. Today, it has more than 200 full-time faculty and more than 400 part-time instructors. LAVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

DEPARTMENT:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at LAVC consists of four full-time faculty members and approximately 14 adjunct faculty. We have a strong commitment to our program and our students.

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT STATEMENT:

As our nation confronts the challenges of systemic racism and the status quo of social injustice, LAVC recognizes that by virtue of our position as an institution of higher education and our role in the community, we have the opportunity and the obligation to be an agent of change in addressing these issues. As such, and in response to the uprising and racial reckoning of summer 2020, LAVC commits to being an anti-racist institution and to working towards equity and social change. We join in the LACCD commitment: "As an organization founded on educational excellence, opportunity and access, and dedicated to the principles of equity, justice and community, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) must lead by example, and make structural and permanent change to root out the ill effects of racism and bias from our classrooms and our workplace."

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAVC focuses on creating pathways for certificates, degrees, and transfer. Faculty members at LAVC are expected to create a learning-centered environment that supports students in fulfilling their educational goals. All instructors are required to teach fifteen hours per week. Evening, online, and/or split assignments, may be included in this assignment. The teaching obligation is based upon a 10-month calendar; however, additional summer and winter assignments may be available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching the regular load of 15 hours of Spanish courses and holding regular office hours.
• Teaching sequential courses in Spanish language (for non-native speakers and Spanish heritage speakers), as well as courses in literature, literature in translation, culture, and civilization.
• Planning, developing and implementing course curricula, program development, as well as updating course materials and the course outlines of record.
• Contributing to the development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Completing and submitting required documents in a timely manner.
• Participating in mandated projects, such as Program Review.
• Participating in department and campus committees and activities.
• Performing other academic duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Contributing to the life of the college, including committee participation and professional development.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements below as described in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in the California Community Colleges Handbook for teaching Spanish courses:

• Master's in Spanish;
• OR Bachelor's in Spanish AND a Master's degree in another language or linguistics,
• OR the equivalent
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diversity of communication college students (academic, socioeconomic, cultural, age, gender, ethnicity, etc.)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A strong knowledge of Spanish language literature strongly preferred.
• Advanced education beyond the minimum required, research experience, and possession of an excellent academic record that indicates a strong background in Spanish language.
• Commitment to maintaining a current knowledge of recent developments in language instruction.
• Experience teaching Spanish courses at the college level.
• Ability to develop a summer Study Away program to a Spanish-speaking region.
• Superior proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience in the teaching of Spanish heritage speaker courses, strongly preferred.
• Experience in the teaching of Spanish and Latin-American literature.
• Experience in specific aspects of Spanish-speaking civilizations and cultures (i.e. cinema, art, music) a plus.
• Prior experience or ability to teach combined courses.
• Experience in teaching Spanish/English translation courses, a plus.
• Experience in teaching Spanish for the professions a plus.
• Experience or interest in web enhancing and/or teaching online courses and ability to use technology (esp. the use of canvas).
• Commitment to execute extracurricular responsibilities within the department and college.
• Ability to set specific learning outcomes and objectives and measure achieved results.
• Success at initiating, executing and following-up of projects in a timely manner.
• Commitment to a career in a diverse, student-centered department and college.
• Knowledge of equity-centered educational research on best practices to support the success of Latinx, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color.
• Experience with best practices in tutoring and teaching related to student success and equity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various academic departments and service areas at the college.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The current starting salary range is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The Doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See for more information.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Application packet can be filed at . (Application materials may not be submitted by Fax or e-mail.)

All interested persons must submit:

1. An ;

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae;

3. A cover letter, (no more than two pages), addressing how the minimum qualifications and which desired qualifications are met and a statement of teaching philosophy;

4. Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial copies are acceptable for application. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation at the time of application.) You may obtain a listing of approved agencies at ;

5. Three recent signed letters of recommendation (including phone/email contact information). Uploaded as an ?Other Document?.

All required documentation must be filed electronically no later than 4:30 November 8, 2023. Faxed, emailed, or mailed items will not be accepted.

All application materials will be screened and a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in interviews. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Tom Aduwo at [email protected].

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Vic Fusilero, Chair of the World Languages and Culture Department [email protected].

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Expected salary: $66220 - 103100 per year
Location: Los Angeles, CA

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