Whatcom Community College's Community & Continuing Education Department invites applications for a Non-Permanent, Non-Represented, Instructor to lead conversational Italian courses for adult learners. Courses are scheduled for weekday evenings on a quarterly basis, with specific dates and times determined during the planning process.
Responsibilities
-Serve as lead instructor for beginning to intermediate conversational non-credit Italian courses for adult learners.
-Review and adapt curriculum and instructional materials as needed to suit student needs, interests, and learning levels.
-Provide dynamic, engaging, and culturally relevant instruction focused on practical conversation skills.
-Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment for adults with diverse backgrounds and language experience.
-Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
-Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
-Support the college's mission in service to the community.
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree.
-Fluency in Italian and strong understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and conversational nuance.
-Prior experience teaching adults in a classroom or community education setting.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to create a welcoming, interactive, and student-centered learning experience.
-Teaching certificate or TESOL training a plus, but not required.
Salary:
-Foreign language instructors are paid on a stipend basis based on the class hours and enrollment. The stipend starts at a $35 an hour equivalent. For example, if the instructor teaches for 90 minutes per week for a period of 4 weeks and has up to 14 students the stipend would be $210 (6 hours x $35). If the instructor teaches for 120 minutes per week for a period of 4 weeks and has 14-19 students, the stipend would be $320 (8 hours x $40, higher enrollment rate), and so on. We will work with selected candidates to determine the length of classes and appropriate enrollment.
Start Date:
-Quarterly-beginning Winter 2026.
Application Due Date:
-For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received as soon as possible. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-A letter of application that addresses the job requirements outlined in this announcement.
-A current résumé.
-List of three professional references with contact information.
To apply please visit us at:
https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info
