Under the general supervision of the Dean of University Transfer Liberal Arts and in collaboration with other faculty, the World Language Instructor will teach in the University Transfer Liberal Arts associate degrees and provide general education for occupational associate degrees and technical diploma programs. This position provides instruction in Spanish for both transfer and occupational programs while also monitoring local need for other languages (e.g., those of tribal partners) and collaborates with the Dean to support related coursework. Additionally, this position includes responsibilities of leading the strategic development and operational deployment of global education opportunities and pedagogy, including study abroad (on ground and virtual), global education partnerships, and regional learning opportunities aimed at developing cultural competence and global mindset skills in our students.
The typical teaching assignment associated with the remote study portions of the position will be four to five four credit sections of Spanish I and Spanish II, global education leadership, and professional service to the College over three academic terms (fall, spring, and summer). Responsibilities will be both online and at the Rhinelander Campus and designated outreach locations, including sovereign tribal communities. Faculty maintain availability to students, develop and maintain curriculum and programs, and actively participate in the diverse communities served by the College.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of effective online teaching practices.
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate an innovative and strategic approach to the future of Global Education
- Teach developmental World Languages (Spanish) with a focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and effectively instruct students of varied ages, learning styles, academic levels, and diverse backgrounds.
- Ability and motivation to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships across the College and district.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in the Language being taught.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
- Successful experience with alternative delivery methods including asynchronous online, video conferencing, hybrid, and competency-based for some general education studies offerings.
- Global studies experience in study abroad instruction, global education partnerships, or regional learning opportunities.
- Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail and must be able to problem solve and perform complex tasks without error.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal classroom and office conditions and usual office equipment.
- The employee will be constantly required to talk, hear, and type/write.
- The employee will be frequently required to sit, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers) and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally move up to 10 pounds of general office items.
- Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing normal speaking-level sounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.
- This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.
Compensation:
The typical starting salary range is $ 64,105 to $92,853 per year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes a comprehensive benefits package. View details at nicoletcollege.edu/employment.
Application Procedure:
Apply at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a cover letter that addresses how your background and experience are consistent with the requirements of the position, a current resume, and unofficial transcripts of coursework/certificates. Applications received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.