Part-Time Faculty - SPA 101-202 Spanish (Fall 2026)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 2,400 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking part-time instructors to teach 4-credit beginning and/or intermediate Spanish courses (SPA 101-202) for Fall 2026. Appointment begins August 17, 2026, with classes starting August 24, 2026.

Offer contingent on enrollment and funding, with on-campus in-person duties required. Responsibilities include syllabus development, materials ordering, lectures and assignments, and maintaining office hours.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency required.
• Experience teaching at university level preferred.
• Experience with communicative, proficiency-oriented language instruction preferred.
• Familiarity with flipped classroom methodology preferred.
• Experience integrating instructional technology, including AI-supported language learning tools, into language instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meet all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, reschedule and inform the department chair.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams promptly; providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed evaluations.
• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by department policies for part-time instructors.
• Building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

Skills

Native fluency

University-level teaching

Proficiency-oriented instruction

Flipped classroom

AI-supported language tools

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - SPA 101-202 Spanish (Fall 2026)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job #

Job # 078871

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Faculty - SPA 101-202 Spanish (Fall 2026)

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

As determined by department/chair

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking part-time instructor(s) to teach 4-credit section(s) of beginning and/or intermediate Spanish in the fall 2026 semester, which begins August 24, 2026 (appointment begins on August 17, 2026). Offer is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Spanish I ( SPA 101) 4 credits: Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.

Spanish II ( SPA 102) 4 credits: Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.

Spanish III ( SPA 201) 4 credits: Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.

Spanish IV ( SPA 202) 4 credits: Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Spanish.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency required.
• Experience in university-level teaching preferred.
• Experience with communicative, proficiency-oriented language instruction preferred.
• Familiarity with flipped classroom methodology preferred.
• Experience integrating instructional technology, including AI-supported language learning tools, into language instruction preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

“None”

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.
• Building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

Physical Requirements

“Not Applicable”

Tools/Equipment

“Not Applicable”

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium‑sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro‑area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

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Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military‑connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class‑leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post‑9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Statement on contribution to University mission
• Teaching evaluations

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you first find out about this position?
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  (Open Ended Question)

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