Foreign Languages Instructor (Spanish) at Mt. San Jacinto College
Requirements / Qualifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a Foreign Languages Instructor (Spanish) position located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Foreign Languages Instructor (Spanish) to teach and develop courses in Foreign Languages (Spanish). This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through departmental, instructional and other required campus meetings as well as Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus and off-campus classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While this current vacancy is expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for this position will be Fall 2026 (August).
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Transcripts, include a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable) Cover Letter (Optional) Petition for Equivalence (Optional) Additional Transcripts ***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the MSJC Academic Equivalency webpage*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the language being taught (Spanish); (attach transcripts) OR 2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the language being taught (Spanish); (attach transcripts) AND Master’s degree from an accredited institution in another language or linguistics; (attach transcripts) OR 3. The equivalent
Requirements / Qualifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a Foreign Languages Instructor (Spanish) position located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Foreign Languages Instructor (Spanish) to teach and develop courses in Foreign Languages (Spanish). This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through departmental, instructional and other required campus meetings as well as Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus and off-campus classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While this current vacancy is expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for this position will be Fall 2026 (August).
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Transcripts, include a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable) Cover Letter (Optional) Petition for Equivalence (Optional) Additional Transcripts ***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the MSJC Academic Equivalency webpage*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the language being taught (Spanish); (attach transcripts) OR 2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the language being taught (Spanish); (attach transcripts) AND Master’s degree from an accredited institution in another language or linguistics; (attach transcripts) OR 3. The equivalent
Comments and Other Information
***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated knowledge of Spanish and English at a native or near-native level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
2. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to teach about different Spanish-speaking countries' culture, history, and linguistic varieties
3. Demonstrated excellence in equitable teaching practices, assessments, multi-modal methods, and the ability to respond effectively to diversity of academic preparedness, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstances, and disability
4. Experience in leading and participating in extracurricular and department responsibilities beyond the teaching assignment, such as program review, curriculum, community events, Honors, club advising, etc.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in an institution of higher education
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You must apply on the MSJC job board. Please refer to the Application Procedures in the job announcement for required documents.
Comments and Other Information
***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated knowledge of Spanish and English at a native or near-native level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
2. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to teach about different Spanish-speaking countries' culture, history, and linguistic varieties
3. Demonstrated excellence in equitable teaching practices, assessments, multi-modal methods, and the ability to respond effectively to diversity of academic preparedness, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstances, and disability
4. Experience in leading and participating in extracurricular and department responsibilities beyond the teaching assignment, such as program review, curriculum, community events, Honors, club advising, etc.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in an institution of higher education
Please click on the "Links Related To This Job" to view job details.
You must apply on the MSJC job board. Please refer to the Application Procedures in the job announcement for required documents.