I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lower Columbia College
Interview
Ridiculous. Extremely long (more than one hour long), twelve questions that required long, elaborate answers, 8 interviewers who would ask questions mechanically without any kind of follow-up questions (because they were trying to fit those 12 questions/answers in an hour) and none of them from the area they were hiring. Awful planning and time management from people supposedly trained for this. One of the interviewers openly criticized the current/prior Spanish faculty and blamed them for the low enrollment in their courses. Really disappointing.
Interview questions [12]
Question 1
What do you understand to be the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching at a
community college? How has your experience prepared you to engage with these challenges
and opportunities?
The majority of your teaching load for this role will consist of introductory and intermediate
level language courses. Please describe some of the guiding principles that you use to shape
your curriculum and teaching practices within the discipline of Spanish language education.
Due to enrollment, the intermediate level courses are combined into one clustered section. For
example, you could have students enrolled at any of the following levels in one class - SPAN 122,
123, 221, 222, 223. How would you adapt your teaching approach to meet specific course
outcomes and address the needs of students with varying levels of knowledge?
Describe your approach for evaluating student work, including tools or methods you use to
assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback. Please provide specific examples to
illustrate your approach.
How does your approach to teaching and the use of technology differ in face-to-face, hybrid,
and fully online courses to promote student learning and engagement? Please share examples
of techniques or strategies you use.
Describe your personal philosophy regarding continuous learning and improvement in your
teaching practice. Can you describe a specific professional development activity you've
participated in and how you applied it to your teaching?
How do you ensure your courses remain relevant based on best practices in the field of Spanish
language education? Please include examples of how you incorporate any real-world
applications or authentic materials into your teaching.
LCC is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please describe any education,
experiences, or aspirations you could contribute to this initiative. How do you address issues of
equity and access in your teaching?
Tell us about a time when you received negative feedback from a student, colleague, or
supervisor, and describe how this helped you improve. How do you use student feedback to
improve your teaching?
Please share how you have/how you would be involved and engaged in the campus community.
Provide examples of any college service activities you have participated in.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Lower Columbia College (Longview, WA) in May 2024
Interview
Interview was several hours, very good overall. Met with members of the department and toured the campus. There was a teaching demonstration that was well attended. There wasn't much flexibility with interview time and date.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lower Columbia College (Longview, WA) in May 2016
Interview
Initial interview was panel style with 7 interviewers and one interviewee. Candidate is given list of interview questions and each interviewer has the opportunity to ask at least one question each (10 questions asked). If selected for the second interview it is given by the president and the dean of the department under which the position falls. The second interview is more casual with the opportunity to go into more detail about a vision for the future in the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time that you had to deal with a difficult client. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?