Community Education Instructor-Conversational Italian (Bellingham)

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