Spanish Faculty - School of Food Studies & Liberal Arts

About the role

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $75,000. This salary range is for Lecturing Instructors. Individuals with higher academic qualifications which would merit a higher academic rank may be eligible for a higher salary. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lesson plans for classes and teach classes as requested and scheduled, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the Institute.
• Work individually as an advisor for students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, who want career guidance, or who need assistance in their studies.
• Provide regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria; file course grades consistently and without prejudice.
• Evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria.
• Compile and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the CIA Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules as assigned.
• Utilize the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course being taught, as applicable.
• Maintain records of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
• Manage the classroom appropriately.
• Collaborate with colleagues, prepare, review and revise course guides, syllabi, and appropriate curriculum materials for courses offered at the Institute, and any other educational materials required.
• Contribute to the growth of the Institute by serving on committees or task forces, with assisting visitors, recommending students and potential employees, and displaying hospitality.
• Communicate through appropriate channels.
• Enforce sanitation principles (appropriate to teaching assignment), attendance policies, Institute’s Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
• Stay abreast of new developments in liberal arts and food studies, maintain an awareness of issues in the food system and the food service and hospitality industries, plan on an annual basis, complete professional development activities, and strive to accomplish the goals set out in the formal annual evaluation.
• Support the mission and policies of the Institute as well as the overall strategic direction of the School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts.
• Absorb responsibility for the equipment and facilities of the classroom.
• Assume responsibility for the equipment and facilities of the classroom.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Spanish Literature and/or Culture, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of two (2) years college- or university-level teaching experience.
• Additional fluency in French and/or Italian language arts an asset.
• Experience with Moodle or other learning management systems.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with multiple teams across the organization.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and professional presentation skills required.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and thorough.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
• Must have an excellent and welcoming presence in front of students, guests, and employees.

Skills

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with multiple teams across the organization.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and professional presentation skills required.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and thorough.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
• Must have an excellent and welcoming presence in front of students, guests, and employees.

Benefits

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

Pay

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $75,000.

Schedule

Nights and weekends as required due to business needs.