Spanish, Humanities Faculty

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Facilitate courses for Portage Learning, managing an assigned roster of students.

• Engage with students daily from Monday to Friday, excluding holidays and vacation days.

• Evaluate student exams and laboratory assignments, and review academic modules.

• Communicate with students about their progress in courses.

• Respond to student inquiries via the integrated messaging system.

• Identify students who are struggling and suggest study strategies, increased facilitator interaction, and external resources.

• Assist the Department Chair with periodic course evaluations based on best practices in distance learning and advancements in the field.

• Provide coverage for colleagues during their vacations.

• Attend three faculty meetings annually, either virtually or in person.

• Engage in opportunities provided by the Faculty Development Program.

• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field pertaining to Portage Learning courses.

• Proficiency in Spanish.

• Capability to teach in one or more of the following areas in addition to Spanish: English Composition, US History, Global Religions, Introduction to Ethics (Biomedical), Introduction to Sociology, or Foundations of Public Speaking.

• Successful completion of a background check is required.

• Current and/or ability to secure clearances for Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse.

• Strong working knowledge in the relevant field.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrative staff, faculty, and students.

• Skill in multitasking, prioritizing, and achieving desired outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to assess and review curriculum.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and public speaking abilities.

• Service-oriented mindset focused on assisting others.

• Must be able to travel to the office located in Chippewa Township, PA, and/or other appropriate venues for mandatory Faculty Meetings.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Employment Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Higher education assistance program available.

• Support during the application and hiring process, including accommodations for interviews and onboarding.

• An inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.

• Options for virtual or in-person faculty meetings.

• Part-time hours ranging from 15 to 20 hours per week.