A Spanish Instructor in the Department of English, Language, and Philosophy will be assigned to teach a full range of lower-division Spanish courses (both online and face-to-face). Specifically, this position will support the placement, instruction, and assessment of students who identify as Heritage Spanish learners. This position will also work to develop our new Spanish for Health Care program.

It may also support classes taught at night, on Saturdays, and at outreach centers.

This position also supports the Colleges’ extensive dual credit mission through mentoring and possible direct dual credit (high school) instruction.

This position also supports the College GNED 101 Introduction to General Education course.

Course assignments and departmental support is assigned based on greatest need and may vary from semester to semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a minimum semester credit load (15-16 hours) of courses (or equivalent) in accordance with the descriptions published in the CSI catalog.
• Devote a full time work week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by college policy, and bring to the attention of the immediate supervisor any conditions which might affect employment.
• Devise and utilize outcomes assessment measures.
• Participate fully in all departmental, program-level, and college-level assessment activities.
• Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
• Provide current copies of course syllabi to chairperson each semester.
• Monitor student placement in courses and student progress; maintain accurate records.
• Interact with and advise students.
• Participate in faculty development to improve professional effectiveness including the August Learning Lab as well as a first year on-boarding process.
• Participate in instructional evaluation processes.
• Attend department meetings and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Recommend textbook adoptions in collaboration with other faculty in the department.
• Promote and help with learning assistance services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the subject area, or a closely related field.
• Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Applicants with additional language skills are encouraged to apply and may fill some additional needs for courses other than Spanish.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the varied backgrounds of community college students.
• Develop and maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with members of the department, administration, staff and students.

The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.

Required Skills

Required Experience

A.A./A.S. in business or technical degree, preferred. High school diploma/GED required. Minimum 4 years of progressive facilities management or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. Appropriate formal vocational training and/or fieldwork experience in the maintenance, mechanical, and custodial trades considered in lieu of formal education. EPA Refrigeration Certification required with at least two (2) years of formal vocational training in HVAC and 3-5 years field experience required. Experience with Chillers. Requires a valid Florida Class E driver’s license. Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required. Prefer supervisory experience in the inspection, operation, preventive maintenance, repair/replacement and restoration of building equipment and systems, including heating. Experience with ventilation and air conditioning required. Experience with electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, locksmithing, and general building maintenance. Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring and systems diagrams. Must have the ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community. Practical application of recognized standards of good practice relevant to plumbing, pressure cleaning/sandblasting/painting/preservation, welding/brazing/soldering, carpentry, masonry, framing walls/drywall, roofing maintenance and all custodial services. Effective human relations and interactive management skills with a proactive customer-oriented focus. Strong attention to detail, excellent follow through; ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines. Available at all hours for emergency service. Requires the ability to analyze situations and accurately recommend or adopt an effective course of action. High degree of good judgment and tact. Team building skills- motivates and empowers. Must be a dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success. Must be knowledgeable of regulatory compliance. Subject to on-call status as needed or on-call status/recall in the event of emergencies or natural disasters affecting the College of Law. Proficient in MS Word/Excel, Outlook Email, Internet

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