Adjunct Spanish Professor

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is located in Overland Park, KS, the second-largest city in Kansas and part of the greater Kansas City Metro area. The region is known for its museums, restaurants, and vibrant music and art scenes. JCCC is dedicated to creating and maintaining a rich cultural community, featuring an award-winning contemporary art museum and a center for the performing arts on campus.

About the Role

The Foreign Language Department, part of the Communications Division, is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach Elementary and Intermediate Spanish courses. This position may involve serving as a substitute or teaching in-person and live online (Zoom) during summer, spring, or fall semesters, with day or evening classes. The successful applicant may teach the equivalent of 5–10 credit hours or serve as a substitute professor. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with full-time and adjunct faculty, contributing to departmental initiatives, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Teach Elementary and Intermediate Spanish courses in person and live online (Zoom).
• Provide extra- and co-curricular opportunities for Spanish language students.
• Participate in planning and administering departmental initiatives.
• Engage in on-campus events promoting languages.
• Complete ACTFL and/or other departmental training.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit:

• An application and resume.
• Unofficial transcripts (required for all adjunct faculty and faculty positions).
• One letter of recommendation from a supervisor.
• One letter of recommendation from a colleague addressing language, teaching, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• M.A. degree in Spanish or an MA in a related discipline with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Spanish (as required by JCCC HLC criteria).
• Demonstrated ability to teach Elementary and Intermediate Spanish courses.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of using technology in the classroom, including teaching online via Zoom or similar platforms.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or 4 years of high school teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the climate of post-secondary institutions.
• Knowledge of ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
• ACTFL (OPI) documentation of advanced mid or higher in Spanish.
• Ability to teach Chinese, German, Japanese, or French with HLC credentials.
• PhD in Spanish.
• Additional demonstrated ability to teach Elementary and Intermediate Spanish language courses.

Pay

Starting salary range: $1,262–$1,404 per credit hour, determined based on relevant years of work experience and in accordance with the adjunct pay table.

Benefits

• Optional retirement plan access.
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria).
• Free access to the campus gym for all employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.

Schedule

Work schedule and hours per week vary depending on department needs. Hybrid schedule opportunities are available.