Adjunct Instructor of Spanish for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise.

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 28,458 - 35,712; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Spanish to join the Languages & Literature department on an as-needed basis for the Alpine campus. This part-time role supports undergraduate and potentially graduate Spanish courses, with instruction possibly delivered in person or online as needed by the department.

The position requires a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Spanish language and/or literature and classroom teaching experience; familiarity with Blackboard is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Spanish language and/or literature.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Experience with online teaching or hybrid formats is preferred.
• Familiarity with Blackboard or similar learning platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Languages & Literature Department periodically seeks a qualified, part-time instructor to teach Spanish courses.
• Teach Spanish courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate students to measure progress and inform them of outcomes in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Teach undergraduate- and potentially graduate-level Spanish courses depending on qualifications and needs of department, on the Alpine campus or other locations.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Spanish language instruction

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Spanish language and/or literature

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Adjunct Instructor of Spanish for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Title Adjunct Instructor of Spanish for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise.

Location Alpine

Department Languages and Literature

Job No. AJF982

Posting Date 07/23/2026

End Date Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Salary $2,550 - $3,200 as determined by qualifications and enrollments

Required

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Spanish language and/or literature.
• Classroom teaching experience.

Preferred

• Ph.D. in Spanish Language and/or literature with significant university teaching experience, both in-person and online.
• Experience with learning platforms such as Blackboard.

Primary Responsibilities

Adjunct Instructor of Spanish for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise.

• The Languages & Literature Department periodically seeks a qualified, part-time instructor to teach Spanish courses.
• Teach Spanish courses at a variety of times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Teach undergraduate- and potentially graduate-level Spanish courses depending on qualifications and needs of department. This instruction may be asynchronous or synchronous web-based or residential on the Alpine campus.

Security Sensitive

This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Other Information

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation (3)

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)