Spanish Instructor - 10 months

SALARY: $67,024.00 Annually

LOCATION: Salem Campus. Salem, OR

JOB TYPE: Faculty

JOB NUMBER: P45070

DIVISION: 525050 Academic Affairs

OPENING DATE: 02/11/2026

CLOSING DATE: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB INFORMATION

WHY WORK HERE?

You will be challenged to find a college that matters more to its community than Chemeketa means to the residents of Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. If Chemeketa's core values of adaptability, belonging, community, opportunity, and quality resonate with you, Chemeketa could be a rewarding workplace to fulfill your potential and contribute your expertise.

Chemeketa Community College is committed to maintaining a workforce that supports the college’s mission of access and opportunity. We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff and community members.

If culture is what you seek, the Willamette Valley is the most populated area in Oregon and contains its three largest cities: Salem, Portland, and Eugene, which are home to many museums and theaters. The Valley is also known for its vineyards, breweries and fantastic casual dining experiences. You can visit the majestic Oregon coast to the west and the incomparable Cascades to the east within a seventy five minute drive from Salem, a city with a more affordable cost of living than many comparable cities on the west coast. 

We are looking for energetic and teaching-focused candidates for one full-time, 172-day Spanish Instructor. Chemeketa serves a large, diverse three county area through its central campus in Salem, a network of satellite campuses and centers, and by being a statewide leader in online education. This teaching assignment may include the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies such as: remote, hybrid, and/or online. 

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Program Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and reference materials
• Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
• Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area
• Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as required
• Promotes positive image of college and college programs
• Develops and maintains contacts with community and professional organizations
• Functions as a life-long learner

Instruction

• Instructs Spanish classes utilizing knowledge of the discipline and teaching practice that facilitates student learning
• Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, possible evening and weekends
• Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outlines
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
• Posts and maintains office hours
• Provides students with course syllabi
• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
• Maintains college facilities and equipment
• Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

Teaching and Learning Values

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
• Encourages creative and critical thinking
• Engages participants in an active learning process
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
• Encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a lifelong process

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Spanish

-AND-

Experience with college-level teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

-AND-

Superior level Spanish proficiency (ACTFL guidelines or equivalent) 

-----OR-----

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least 30 graduate-level credits in Spanish

-AND-

Experience with college-level teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

-AND-

Superior level Spanish proficiency (ACTFL guidelines or equivalent) 

Core Competencies

• Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Spanish
• Coursework in second language pedagogy
• Teaching experience and/or work experience in Spanish in higher education
• Experience teaching Spanish for Native Speakers
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with adult, non-traditional and underrepresented learners
• Experience integrating emerging technology into teaching and learning
• Experience with and willingness to serve in administrative capacities and/or as Program Chair

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 10-month faculty assignment of the 172 Duty Days band and grade
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule based upon program needs which includes some evening and weekend work and/or travel; in-state and out-of-state meetings, conferences, institutes, training and/or other meeting attendance as required.
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment. 
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.

To apply, please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chemeketacc

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE 

• One of the following:
• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ 

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.  

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose. 

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees 

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix. 

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.  

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600. 

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.335.4586 or email courtney.saldivar@chemeketa.edu.