Conversational Italian Instructor

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.