Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

Stevenson University; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 13,291 - 15,501; Part time

Job summary

A distinguished university in Maryland is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for the Spanish Department. The role involves teaching courses and engaging in activities to support student learning. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in Spanish and have college-level teaching experience. Knowledge of Microsoft applications and a commitment to quality teaching are essential. This position offers a competitive compensation rate and the possibility to contribute to a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish and a commitment to quality teaching.
• College level teaching experience preferred.
• Doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year.
• Maintain competence in subjects being taught and prepare teaching materials.
• Prepare and submit mid-term and final grades by posted deadline.

Skills

Knowledge of the teaching of Spanish

Demonstrated teaching ability in Spanish

Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Familiarity with educational assessment practices

Experience working with Blackboard or similar platforms

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Find Your Role: We strive to achieve an environment and an atmosphere that supports, challenges, and inspires every individual on campus. Learn how the Stevenson Way makes this effort possible and how you can become part of a great place to work.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Position Description

Posting Number 201201432P

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

Department: School of Humanities & Social Sciences: English Language and Literature

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s Faculty Workload. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Spanish Department.

Education / Experience

Master’s degree in Spanish and a commitment to quality teaching. College level teaching experience preferred. Doctorate degree preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

• Knowledge of the teaching of Spanish.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in Spanish.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with database use.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar course delivery platform.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, reading and responding to emails promptly, grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment, submitting mid‑term and final grades by posted deadline, and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Student advising includes time spent meeting or online with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters; during pre‑registration periods, advising includes conducting oral and/or written placement screening to ensure students are placed into appropriate course levels.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as in the policy manuals.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times.

Reports To

Department Chair, English, History & Humanities

Hours/Week

Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach

Hours/Year

Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach

FLSA

Exempt

Payroll

Monthly

Hiring Salary Range

Anticipated to be $1,191 - $1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)

Recruitment Instructions

Open to All Applicants

Posting Date

06/20/2025

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your highest level of education?
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Currently Pursing a Doctoral Degree
  • None
• Please list any courses you have taught at the college level. (Open Ended Question)
• Please describe your teaching style. (Open Ended Question)
• * I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
  • Yes. I understand and agree.
  • No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.