Adjunct Instructor, HiSET Spanish

Des Moines Area Community College; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 53,726; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct HiSET Instructor to teach Spanish for the DMACC HiSET program. The position offers $35.95 per hour and requires a Bachelor’s degree with strong Spanish language skills.

Fall 2026 schedule and multiple campus locations are to be determined. Responsibilities include teaching Spanish course content, employing varied instructional strategies, maintaining a respectful learning environment, and communicating course requirements and policies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Command of the Spanish language verbal/written.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi in Spanish.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

DMACC is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6479 or by email [e-mail].

This vacancy requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Information

• Job Title
• Campus: Various Locations, IA
• Job Number: 27-ADJ19
• Employment Date: Fall Semester 2026
• Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Salary Information

$35.95 per hour

Job Summary

Adjunct HiSET Instructor to teach Spanish course for the DMACC HiSET program.

Essential Functions

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi in Spanish.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Command of the Spanish language verbal/written.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Fall Semester 2026. Days, times, and locations to be determined.

Posting Date 07/15/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications: Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6479 or by email [e-mail].

This vacancy requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone [phone], fax [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * When are you available to teach?
  • Day
  • Evening
  • Both
• * Do you prefer to teach in-person or remotely? (Open Ended Question)
• * Please list the campus locations for which you desire employment. (Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban, West, Ames, Perry, Southridge Center, Online). (Open Ended Question)
• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other