Adjunct Faculty PT - Spanish

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Spanish Instructor for Daley College, beginning Fall Semester 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a MA in Spanish and demonstrate effective teaching strategies in a community college setting.

This role requires a commitment to student engagement and may involve full in-person teaching. The salary range is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour, and applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts at the time of application.

Qualifications

• MA in Spanish with coursework in Spanish, Linguistics, or Translation and Interpretation.
• Certified as a translator or interpreter with five or more years of related experience.
• Focused on effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
• Expertise in student-centered teaching and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and inspire students.
• Maintain office hours for student advising.
• Develop and revise courses and instructional materials.
• Post syllabi and grades on Blackboard.

Skills

Effective teaching

Integration of new technologies

Student mentorship

Commitment to professional development

Education

MA in Spanish

Tools

Blackboard Learning Management System

Job description

ADJUNCT PT – SPANISH INSTRUCTOR

DALEY COLLEGE

This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois and among the largest in the nation. CCC has launched Reinvention, an nationally recognized initiative to ensure even greater student success and outcomes across the system. Consider being a part of CCC’s transformation and join the 5,800 faculty and staff who serve 120,000 students at seven campuses and six satellite sites city-wide.

If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem solving.

The department of Foreign Languages is currently seeking a Spanish Instructor (PT) to begin Fall Semester 2026

Please note: This position may require full in‑person teaching as hybrid schedules are not guaranteed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• You must demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.
• Maintain office hours for advising, mentoring and coaching students.
• Development and revision of courses and instructional materials as necessary.
• Post syllabi and grades on Blackboard.

Qualifications

• At minimum, you must have a MA in Spanish, with appropriate coursework in Spanish, Linguistics, or Translation and Interpretation.
• Candidates should be certified as a translator or interpreter with five or more years of related occupational experience.
• In addition to the minimum requirements, you must be focused on effective teaching; assessment of student learning; and continuous growth in the field of study.
• We also value expertise in student-centered teaching; facility with instructional technology, including Blackboard Learning Management System; and a commitment to professional development in teaching.
• Ability to teach various translation and interpreting courses, including but not limited to Fundamentals of Translation and Interpreting, Medical Interpreting, and Educational Interpreting.

To Apply:

• Cover letter
• Resume or curriculum vitae

Note: Unofficial transcripts, a statement of your teaching philosophy and professional letters of recommendation are required at the time of interview. Official transcripts must be provided if hired.

The salary range for this position is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!