Adjunct Spanish Instructor—Online

Position Information Position Title Adjunct Spanish Instructor—Online Pay Grade Level F-PT FLSA Exempt Benefits Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support. Department Arts and Letters Campus Location Online/Remote Pay Rate Min Salary $660 per credit Max Salary $857 per credit FTE 0.4 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type Faculty Job Summary/Basic Function Bay de Noc Community College is seeking qualified applicants to teach asynchronous online Spanish courses beginning fall semester. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Minimum Qualifications • Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in Spanish • Experience teaching asynchronous online Spanish courses • Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success • Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy • Ability to provide diverse teaching and learning approaches to diverse student populations • Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications • Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use • Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success • Commit to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in teaching courses at the post-secondary level, preferably in a community college setting • Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies • Experience teaching in the Blackboard LMS • Online teaching certification Months Per Year 4 Hours Worked Per Week Work Schedule Dependent upon course schedule Supervision Exercised Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Travel requirement Job Duties Job Duty Instruct Introduction to Spanish courses offered online at Bay College Job Duty Facilitate student learning through the following activities: • Develop course syllabi that make clear the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course. • Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes. • Use evidence-based pedagogical practices focused on student learning • Provide regular and substantive interaction and feedback to facilitate student belonging, engagement, and learning • Recognize and respond appropriately to diverse student populations and their learning needs, including disability accommodations. • Actively engage with students, fostering retention and success • Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs. • Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology. • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Job Duty Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations, and the art profession. Job Duty Provide a safe and orderly learning environment. Job Duty Stay abreast of developments in the field of Spanish and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities. Job Duty Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, Zoom, mail, and/or face-to-face communication. Job Duty Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed. Job Duty Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment. Job Duty Any other duties as assigned Department Information Contact(s) Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Fax 906-217-1625 Posting Detail Information Posting Number F116P Posting Date 06/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2926 Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents • Curriculum Vitae • Teaching Philosophy • Transcript • Letter of Reference 1 • Letter of Reference 2 • Letter of Reference 3