Limited-Term Instructor of Spanish

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 236,770 - 265,507; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Limited-Term Instructor of Spanish at Georgia State University. This position is non-tenure track with responsibilities including providing 18 semester hours of instruction and maintaining office hours.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Spanish. Experience in teaching is preferred. The position offers a starting salary of $21,216 per semester with a Master's Degree.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish.
• Experience teaching elementary and intermediate college-level Spanish courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 18 semester hours of instruction per semester.
• Maintain at least 8 office hours per week.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, and students.
• Connect students with institutional resources to promote success.

Skills

Ability to teach Spanish

Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods

Ability to relate to students and facilitate student learning

Effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish or related field

Job description

Position Details

Posting Number: PTI00178P

Classification Title: Part-Time Instructors

Position Title: Limited-Term Instructor of Spanish

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all. It is among the top five most innovative universities by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students.

The Humanities Department at Perimeter College delivers a top-tier education with access to hands-on experiences. World Languages enable students to communicate in languages other than English and participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

Department / College / Campus

Department: Humanities Department

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Position Type and Description

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: Internal/External

Position Description: Limited-term instructor positions are non-tenure track, term-to-term appointments renewable up to four semesters.

Responsibilities:

• Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per semester.
• Maintaining at least 8 office hours per week.
• Working effectively, collaboratively, and professionally with faculty, staff and students.
• Connecting students with institutional resources to promote student success and progression.

Required Experience / Education

Required Experience: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (completed by date of appointment) with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in Spanish.

Required Education: None specified.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Experience teaching elementary and intermediate college level Spanish courses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach Spanish
• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods
• Ability to relate to students and facilitate student learning
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology

Licenses / Certifications

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc: None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

$21,216 per semester with Master’s Degree and $23,791 per semester with Doctorate in Spanish

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty: In addition to 18 credit hours teaching, the instructor is expected to complete, in a timely manner, all forms and trainings required by the college and university including but not limited to: grading, grade posting, email replies to students/faculty/staff, course assessment, security trainings, and syllabi posting.

Application Details

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2026

Open Date: 04/20/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary: Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of application / Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees
• Three (3) professional references. Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6812

EEO and Core Values

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG policy manuals online.

Supplemental Questions / Documents

Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply:

1. Resume / CV
2. Letter of Intent / Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress

Optional Documents:

1. List of Three (3) Professional References
2. Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree completed