Modern Languages, Spanish, Adjunct

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma is seeking adjunct faculty members for part-time teaching positions. Applicants will be included in a pool from which the department may hire as needed throughout the academic year.

Candidates must have at least a master’s degree in the relevant field and preferably possess teaching experience. Adjuncts will advise students, evaluate performance, and maintain records while adhering to university policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in the specified field. Teaching experience preferred unless degree is closely related.
• Demonstrated ability to teach beginning Spanish if no applicable degrees.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and advise students according to university policies.
• Maintain student records and evaluate student performance.
• Attend yearly training sessions and coordinate with faculty.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in field specified

Job description

Position Overview

Adjunct positions at UCO are part‑time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts.

Adjunct faculty members provide a quality learning experience for students and support the educational philosophy, mission, and long‑term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. They teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct faculty members work in a collaborative manner with full‑ and part‑time colleagues and adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Qualifications / Experience Required

Possesses at least a master’s degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Higher‑education teaching experience preferred. If academic degrees are not specifically related to the Spanish language, then teaching experience must demonstrate the ability to teach beginning language.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct instructors are required to attend yearly training session(s) and coordinate with the department faculty to achieve course continuity, assessment, and quality as required. Possesses excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.