Part Time - Spanish - Adjunct Lecturer

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg, part of The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer in Spanish in the School of Humanities. Teaching assignments may require day or evening classes. This is a part-time adjunct faculty opening.

Teach 1-2 classes per semester (4 credits each; up to 9 credits) in Spanish language, literature, and culture depending on expertise. A Master’s degree is required; MA in a related field and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree or higher in a related field is required.
• MA in a related field and experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is desired.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1-2 classes (4 credits each; up to a maximum of 9 credits per semester) in Spanish language, literature, and culture depending on expertise.
• Teaching day or evening classes as needed.
• Prepare course materials and assessments (implied from teaching responsibility).

Skills

Commitment to high-quality instruction

Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary work

Education

Master’s degree or higher

MA in related field

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities invites applications for Adjunct Lecturer in Spanish. Teaching assignments may require teaching day or evening classes, as needed. This is a part-time, adjunct faculty opening.

Job Duties

• Teach 1-2 classes (4 credits each; up to a maximum of 9 credits per semester) on a semester-by-semester basis in Spanish language, literature, and culture depending on expertise.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have completed MA in a related field required and experience teaching at the post‑secondary level is preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student‑centered environment is desired.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State jobs site and submit the following:

• A cover letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this opening.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references if requested.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled

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Penn State Harrisburg is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state‑wide as an integral part of the Pennsylvania State University. Penn State Harrisburg’s expanding and multicultural campus is located in Middletown, PA, and is a student‑centered campus of approximately 5,000 students. Our students receive a world‑class education delivered in a small campus setting. For more information about the campus, visit http://harrisburg.psu.edu.

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