Adjunct Faculty, Intensive Spanish Summer Institute

California's Premier Destination Community College Adjunct Faculty, Intensive Spanish Summer Institute Position Adjunct Faculty, Intensive Spanish Summer Institute Department Department World Languages Initial Screening Date Preferred Start Date Details Lake Tahoe Community College ( LTCC ) welcomes instructors who are willing to teach in our Intensive Spanish Summer Institute ( ISSI ) for one week typically near the end of July. ISSI courses are Spanish courses, taught either predominantly or completely in Spanish. Prospective instructors should be able to teach in and illustrate a commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members. The teaching assignment will be for one week at the end of July, with instructors being on campus from 7:30am until 5pm. (There is a 90 minute lunch break.) The assignments are based on departmental need on an annual basis. Lake Tahoe Community College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody its commitment to diversity ( BP 7100 ) by: actively demonstrating a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity; committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships; promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and demonstrating a commitment to an environment where all students achieve their goals and have access to equitable resources and opportunities. The ideal candidate for this position is an equity‑minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. LTCC strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student‑centered teaching practices, effective cross‑disciplinary and cross‑campus collaboration, transparent decision‑making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti‑racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population. The ideal candidate will have the ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students.