Adjunct Instructor of Spanish

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Charleston invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer of Spanish (or Portuguese) to teach in-person introductory courses (SPAN 101–SPAN 202) on our historic downtown Charleston campus. This is a part-time, non-tenure track position for the Fall semester, with renewal possible based on needs and performance.

We seek dynamic, student-centered educators who foster basic language acquisition and cultural competence through communicative and inclusive teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish or Portuguese or closely related field; 18 graduate credits in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Professional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and English; postsecondary teaching experience, especially with introductory courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person introductory-level Spanish language courses (SPAN 101–SPAN 202).
• Possibly teach Portuguese courses (PORT 101/102/201/202) or a PORT 150/250 as needed.
• Part-time, non-tenure track lecturer position for the Fall semester with renewal based on department needs and performance.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and英文

Postsecondary teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish/Portuguese or related field

18 graduate credits in Spanish or Portuguese

Job description

Adjunct Instructor of Spanish or Portuguese

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

General Information

Rank

Rank Adjunct Instructor

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct

Internal Title

Internal Title Adjunct Instructor of Spanish or Portuguese

Department

Department Hispanic Studies

School/Area

School/Area School of LCWA

Posting Number

Posting Number A2026011P

Specialty and subspecialty, if any, sought

Master’s degree in Spanish, Portuguese, Hispanic Studies, Luso-Brazilian Studies, Spanish Linguistics, or a closely related field. At least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish or Portuguese. Professional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and English. Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, particularly in beginning Spanish or Portuguese language courses.

Courses to be covered

In-person introductory-level Spanish language courses: SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 190, SPAN 200, SPAN 201, SPAN 202. Occasionally classes in Portuguese classes will be available, such as PORT 101, PORT 102, PORT 201, PORT 202 or a 6-credit PORT 150 for PORT 250.

Position Description

Adjunct Lecturer of Spanish (or Portuguese) to teach in-person introductory-level language courses (e.g., SPAN 101 through SPAN 202) on our historic downtown Charleston campus. This is a part-time, non-tenure track faculty position for the Fall semester, with the possibility of renewal based on departmental needs and performance.

We are seeking dynamic and student-focused educators committed to fostering basic Spanish or Portuguese language acquisition and cultural competence through communicative and inclusive teaching practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Is this position Grant funded?

Is this position Grant funded? No

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu .

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Teaching Philosophy
• Student Course-Instructor Reviews
• Reference List