Continuing Education Instructor: Foreign Language

Classification Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Minimum Pay $0.00 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

MCC's Continuing Education Division is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Foreign Language Instructor to teach beginning-level students in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in the target language, a passion for language education, and the ability to help students build foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The instructor will deliver introductory language lessons, use interactive teaching methods to encourage student participation, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, maintaining classroom records, and fostering an inclusive environment that promotes language learning and cultural understanding. The ideal candidate will possess strong subject-matter expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for adult education. Instructors will create an interactive learning environment that encourages participation, engagement, and the successful achievement of learning outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency in the target language (oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively in English. Knowledge of basic language teaching methods and instructional strategies for beginning-level learners. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use common instructional technology and learning management systems. Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and meet applicable employment eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications Previous teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or instructional experience with beginnin g-level language learners. Experience developing lesson plans and implementing student-centered instructional strategies. Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles and communicative language teaching methods. Demonstrated ability to integrate cultural perspectives into language instruction. Excellent classroom management and organizational skills. Ability to assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback. Experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. This position will have random teaching opportunities throughout the year. MCC holds classes at multiple locations throughout the Metro area including Fremont and Blair. Most classes are held weeknights and weekends. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area. Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. Read our full policy here https://www.mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf If you need assistance using this site, please contact MCC's Human Resources Office at 531-MCC-2420 or mccnebjobs@mccneb.edu