Non-Represented, Community Education Instructor-Conversational Italian

About The College Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington. Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population. The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit About Our CommunityWhatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org General Description of Work 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 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.