Adjunct Faculty, Spanish (Associate in Arts Program Dover)

University of Delaware; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program seeks a student-centered instructor to teach in-person introductory Spanish courses in spring 2027. Candidates must be able to teach in Dover and/or Georgetown.

Education requirements include a Master’s degree in Spanish (Ph.D. preferred) with native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Prior college-level teaching in the US and adaptable, collaborative teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish, language-related field, or closely related area.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
• Prior college-level Spanish teaching experience in the US.
• Familiarity with current best practices in second language acquisition and intercultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person introductory Spanish courses at the Dover/Dover–Georgetown campus.
• Deliver student-centered, communicative-based instruction. Collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes.
• Hold one hour of student/office hours per week for each course taught.
• Incorporate technology to enhance learning and engage diverse learners.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Spanish (Associate in Arts Program Dover)

Job no: 503838
College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Work type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Georgetown, DE
Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors

Adjunct Faculty - Spanish

College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Work type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Dover, DE
Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty in Spanish

Anticipated Start Date: Spring Semester 2027 - classes begin February 8, 2027

Schedule: up to 10 course credits per semester

Location: Dover, Delaware campus

The University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program seeks a student-centered instructor to teach in-person introductory Spanish courses in spring 2027. Candidates must be able to teach in Dover and/or Georgetown.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Spanish Language, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, or Second Language Acquisition & Teaching (Ph.D. preferred).

Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).

Experience: Prior college-level Spanish teaching experience in the US.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Familiarity with current best practices in second language acquisition, communicative pedagogical methods, national/state standards, and intercultural competence.

Experience integrating technology to enhance student learning.

A commitment to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment.

The ability to support and engage students from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning styles.

A willingness to collaborate with departmental colleagues to advance student outcomes.

Availability to hold one hour of student/office hours per week for each course taught.

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