Adjunct Instructor of Spanish

Job Details: Job Location: FMU

• Miami Gardens, FL, Position Type: Adjunct Faculty , Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Education, JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Adjunct Instructor of Spanish DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Freshman Studies | Office of Institutional Effectiveness FLSA STATUS: Part-Time | Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: VP for Institutional Effectiveness & COO The Adjunct Instructor of Spanish is a part-time faculty position employed for a specific assignment and specified academic term. The Adjunct Instructor of Spanish shall have the primary responsibility of supporting the division of Freshman Studies by maximizing its operating performance while achieving institutional goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

Deliver comprehensive, student-centered lectures and hands-on lab training covering core computer concepts. Follow the approved institutional syllabus and departmental learning outcomes. Create an inclusive classroom environment, prepare course materials, and manage the digital learning management system (LMS). Grade assignments, exams, and projects promptly, providing constructive feedback to guide student progress.

Maintain accurate attendance records, submit midterm and final grades by established deadlines, and complete mandated institutional trainings. Provide routine academic support and guidance to students outside of scheduled instruction time. Teach undergraduate Spanish language courses for second-language learners and heritage speakers (3-6 credits during the semester).

Foster students’ linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and critical thinking through engaging and inclusive instructional practices. Foster a positive learning environment conducive to academic success. Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development. Assess student learning through assessments, projects, exams and other appropriate evaluation methods, and provide grades in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and academic performance. Utilize Canvas for course management, instructional materials, and student communication. Hold office hours (1 hour per 3-credit class) during the week. Work with course coordinator as needed to ensure consistency on course syllabus, classroom approaches and assessments.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions of the Arts & Humanities Division. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to foster a collaborative academic environment and cross-disciplinary initiative.

Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and professional development. Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability. Effective analytical and decision-making skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability. Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Requirements Master’s degree or higher in Spanish or a related discipline. Prior teaching experience at the community college or university level. Demonstrated expertise in managing online and hybrid teaching platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard). Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends (if applicable).

Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal background check Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.Qualifications: