Foreign Language (Spanish/Italian) Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

American River College is committed to employees:

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others' perspectives and lived experiences

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Courses for this assignment may include:

• Italian 361 Conversational Italian, Elementary I
• Italian 352 Conversational Italian, Elementary II
• Italian 401 Elementary Italian
• Italian 402 Elementary Italian
• Italian 411 Intermediate Italian
• Italian 412 Intermediate Italian
• Italian 495 Independent Studies in Italian
• Italian 499 Experimental Offerings in Italian
• SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish Lab I
• SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish Lab II
• SPAN 133 Intermediate Spanish Lab I
• SPAN 299 Experimental Offering in Spanish
• SPAN 351 Conversational Spanish, Elementary
• SPAN 352 Conversational Spanish, Elementary
• SPAN 361 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate
• SPAN 362 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate
• SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish I
• SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish II
• SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish
• SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish
• SPAN 413 Spanish for Native Speakers I
• SPAN 415 Spanish for Native Speakers II
• SPAN 427 Introduction to Spanish American Literature
• SPAN 495 Independent Studies in Spanish
• SPAN 499 Experimental Offering in Spanish

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Have a Master's degree in Spanish and a Master's degree in Italian; OR, a Bachelor's in Spanish and a Bachelor's in Italian and a Master's in another language or linguistics; OR, the equivalent.* All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcriptswithin 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.