Adjunct Faculty - Spanish
College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Work type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Dover, DE
Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty in Spanish
Anticipated Start Date: Spring Semester 2027 - classes begin February 8, 2027
Estimated Pay: This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited position. Rate of pay is based on level of education: https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/payroll/resources/suppay/2026spring/
Schedule: up to 10 course credits per semester
Location: Dover, Delaware campus
The University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program seeks a student-centered instructor to teach in-person introductory Spanish courses in spring 2027. Candidates must be able to teach in Dover and/or Georgetown.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Spanish Language, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, or Second Language Acquisition & Teaching (Ph.D. preferred).
- Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
- Experience: Prior college-level Spanish teaching experience in the US.
Key Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Familiarity with current best practices in second language acquisition, communicative pedagogical methods, national/state standards, and intercultural competence.
- Experience integrating technology to enhance student learning.
- A commitment to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment.
- The ability to support and engage students from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning styles.
- A willingness to collaborate with departmental colleagues to advance student outcomes.
- Availability to hold one hour of student/office hours per week for each course taught.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV.
Candidates selected for an initial interview may subsequently be asked to provide references, course evaluations, a teaching philosophy, and official language certifications (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
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Applications close: Dec 15 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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