Spanish Full-Time Tenure Track Instructor Job at Cuesta College
Cuesta College
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2223-00123
Location: Cuesta College - All Campuses, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 3/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
The Languages and Communication Division at Cuesta College is looking for a Full-Time Tenure Track Spanish Instructor. The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for educating Cuesta College's racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We are searching for a person who will enthusiastically engage students in Spanish language courses and serve as a faculty leader for the department. Successful candidates will be innovative, collaborative, and supportive individuals who demonstrate a sensitivity to diversity and excellence in teaching.
Cuesta College provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizing collaborations and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our Cuesta College team you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Cuesta College and the Languages and Communication Division value the ability to serve and honor our diverse students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, it is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community. A successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners, and who are committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differences;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching begins with good preparation. Faculty are expected to research appropriate textbooks, including consideration of low- and no-cost options, and select an option that best supports students' success and diversity of viewpoints. For every course, a clear syllabus must be prepared that clearly outlines an instructor's expectations of students in the course as well as the content to be covered (selection of which should adhere to the college-approved Course Outline of Record). When creating a plan for delivering content, faculty must consider a variety of methods that are both equitable and consider a range of learning styles. Finally, the development of assessment strategies that effectively and equitably assess student learning and course outcomes is vital for assigning grades that correctly reflect a student's grasp of course material. It is vital that communication with students is maintained throughout the semester through a variety of avenues synchronously and asynchronously, including intervention if needed. It is also the responsibility of an instructor to support students outside of the classroom, including guiding students to useful and applicable college support services available, as appropriate.
COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
College and/or departmental responsibilities include the following activities:
Developing and updating curriculum;
Serving on college committees and taskforces (Participatory Governance);
Researching and writing program review;
Serving on peer evaluation and hiring committees;
Scheduling and working with part-time instructors in the department;
Collaborating with the community about curriculum changes, job opportunities, or scholarship opportunities for students;
Maintaining collegial, professional and ethical conduct;
Coordinating/collaborating with the Teacher Pathways team to support student teachers, partnerships, and grants;
Achieving and maintaining Cuesta College Distance Education certification;
Regularly submitting assessment results into the college outcomes and assessments database. Selected applicants will be asked to interview for a full-time tenure track position as a Spanish instructor in the Languages and Communication Division. Assignments may be day, evening, or online classes at the San Luis Obispo Campus, North County Campus in Paso Robles, South County Center in Arroyo Grande, other sites within San Luis Obispo County, or Distance Education.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
Required:
Experience teaching second language and heritage learners;
Experience teaching distance education (DE);
Recent teaching experience in the discipline in multiple formats (such as in-class, hybrid, online), community college level;
Awareness and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges;
Knowledge of developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching strategies, and curriculum;
Familiarity with current/common assessment tools used in community college classrooms, including their strengths and limitations;
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students;
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus;
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps in their courses;
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices;
Interest in developing and participating in campus and community outreach activities.
Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, diversity statement, resume/CV, three current letters of recommendation, reference list, sample syllabus, and unofficial transcripts .
Diversity Statement:
Please limit this document to 500 words.
Describe your approach to teaching a diverse student body.
Discuss your values, beliefs and/or goals related to teaching.
Consider how the Cuesta College Mission Statement connects to your philosophy.
Consider your experience teaching face-to-face and distance education.
Consider answering one or more of the following questions:
Cuesta College is committed to closing racial equity gaps in experience and outcomes for our Black and Latinx students. What would be your approach to advancing this goal in your classes?
Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved, disproportionately impacted students?
What are some of the techniques you use to teach in a culturally responsive way? To review our Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/eeo/index.html
Resume/CV:
Include all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience. References:
Three (3) letters of recommendation must be current within the last two years.
Reference list to include a minimum of three (3) professional references. Include names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses. Sample Syllabus:
Provide a sample syllabus from a college-level introductory or intermediate Spanish course, preferably from a community college.
Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate does not directly meet minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below for more information.
Equivalency Process (AP 7211) (Download PDF reader)
Petition for Equivalency Form
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html
Additional Information:
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be required to attend an interview and teaching demonstration on Monday, April 17, 2023 or Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom by candidate request.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2223-00123
Location: Cuesta College - All Campuses, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 3/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
The Languages and Communication Division at Cuesta College is looking for a Full-Time Tenure Track Spanish Instructor. The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for educating Cuesta College's racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We are searching for a person who will enthusiastically engage students in Spanish language courses and serve as a faculty leader for the department. Successful candidates will be innovative, collaborative, and supportive individuals who demonstrate a sensitivity to diversity and excellence in teaching.
Cuesta College provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizing collaborations and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our Cuesta College team you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Cuesta College and the Languages and Communication Division value the ability to serve and honor our diverse students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, it is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community. A successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners, and who are committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differences;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching begins with good preparation. Faculty are expected to research appropriate textbooks, including consideration of low- and no-cost options, and select an option that best supports students' success and diversity of viewpoints. For every course, a clear syllabus must be prepared that clearly outlines an instructor's expectations of students in the course as well as the content to be covered (selection of which should adhere to the college-approved Course Outline of Record). When creating a plan for delivering content, faculty must consider a variety of methods that are both equitable and consider a range of learning styles. Finally, the development of assessment strategies that effectively and equitably assess student learning and course outcomes is vital for assigning grades that correctly reflect a student's grasp of course material. It is vital that communication with students is maintained throughout the semester through a variety of avenues synchronously and asynchronously, including intervention if needed. It is also the responsibility of an instructor to support students outside of the classroom, including guiding students to useful and applicable college support services available, as appropriate.
COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
College and/or departmental responsibilities include the following activities:
Developing and updating curriculum;
Serving on college committees and taskforces (Participatory Governance);
Researching and writing program review;
Serving on peer evaluation and hiring committees;
Scheduling and working with part-time instructors in the department;
Collaborating with the community about curriculum changes, job opportunities, or scholarship opportunities for students;
Maintaining collegial, professional and ethical conduct;
Coordinating/collaborating with the Teacher Pathways team to support student teachers, partnerships, and grants;
Achieving and maintaining Cuesta College Distance Education certification;
Regularly submitting assessment results into the college outcomes and assessments database. Selected applicants will be asked to interview for a full-time tenure track position as a Spanish instructor in the Languages and Communication Division. Assignments may be day, evening, or online classes at the San Luis Obispo Campus, North County Campus in Paso Robles, South County Center in Arroyo Grande, other sites within San Luis Obispo County, or Distance Education.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
Required:
- Master's in Spanish from an accredited institution
- Bachelor's in Spanish from an accredited institution
- Master's in another language or Linguistics an accredited institution
- The equivalent (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website .)
- A valid Community College credential in the discipline
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Experience teaching second language and heritage learners;
Experience teaching distance education (DE);
Recent teaching experience in the discipline in multiple formats (such as in-class, hybrid, online), community college level;
Awareness and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges;
Knowledge of developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching strategies, and curriculum;
Familiarity with current/common assessment tools used in community college classrooms, including their strengths and limitations;
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students;
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus;
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps in their courses;
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices;
Interest in developing and participating in campus and community outreach activities.
Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, diversity statement, resume/CV, three current letters of recommendation, reference list, sample syllabus, and unofficial transcripts .
Diversity Statement:
Please limit this document to 500 words.
Describe your approach to teaching a diverse student body.
Discuss your values, beliefs and/or goals related to teaching.
Consider how the Cuesta College Mission Statement connects to your philosophy.
Consider your experience teaching face-to-face and distance education.
Consider answering one or more of the following questions:
Cuesta College is committed to closing racial equity gaps in experience and outcomes for our Black and Latinx students. What would be your approach to advancing this goal in your classes?
Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved, disproportionately impacted students?
What are some of the techniques you use to teach in a culturally responsive way? To review our Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/eeo/index.html
Resume/CV:
Include all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience. References:
Three (3) letters of recommendation must be current within the last two years.
Reference list to include a minimum of three (3) professional references. Include names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses. Sample Syllabus:
Provide a sample syllabus from a college-level introductory or intermediate Spanish course, preferably from a community college.
Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate does not directly meet minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below for more information.
Equivalency Process (AP 7211) (Download PDF reader)
Petition for Equivalency Form
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html
Additional Information:
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be required to attend an interview and teaching demonstration on Monday, April 17, 2023 or Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom by candidate request.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.