San Jacinto·Houston, Texas
The professor is responsible for designing and delivering rigorous Spanish coursework while fostering critical thinking and student engagement. They must also participate in college committees, curriculum development, and student recruitment efforts to support institutional goals.
Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, to maintain current knowledge in their fields, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. Faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, to contribute to the community of scholars, and to represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution.
Additionally, faculty members are expected to: Serve as an academic leader and mentor Design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application of knowledge Create an abstract learning environment Assess student performance with fairness and clarity Adapt teaching strategies to meet all learning needs
Beyond classroom instruction, faculty members must: Contribute to curriculum development Uphold academic standards Inspire students to achieve their full potential as scholars and professionals
Essential
Job
Functions:
Teaching: Keeps up with developments in the field of study. Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional. Facilitates engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote critical thinking and academic growth. Employs innovative teaching strategies to foster active learning and student participation. Creates a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages inquiry and collaboration. Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback. Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs. Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline.
Professional
Development: Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities. Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning. Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection. Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils. Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection. Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention. Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college. Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards. Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals. Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to teaching area Ability to demonstrate College values Education Requirement: Master’s or in teaching discipline or Master’s degree and successful complete of 18 hours of graduate level coursework in teaching discipline. Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with two (2) or more years of community college teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have either taught dual credit courses or high school. Preference will be given to candidates who have distance-learning teaching experience.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate-level credit hours in the field. Preference is given to those with community college teaching experience, dual credit experience, or distance-learning expertise.
Market context
Texas community colleges and dual-credit programs regularly seek Spanish faculty, especially for teaching-heavy schedules and online sections. Competition is strongest for candidates with a master’s degree in the discipline or a master’s plus 18 graduate hours, and experience in community college, dual credit, or distance learning can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight classroom, online, and student-support experience.