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Winthrop Position Title Adjunct Instructor of Spanish Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Winthrop University seeks applications for individuals who can serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Spanish, to teach all levels of Spanish language and culture classes (including dual credit, potentially), and foster students interest in continuing language studies.
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Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrops continuing development and shape Winthrops continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Reports ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the regions economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrops beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrops 18 Division I mens and womens sports.
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Position Availability 08/01/2026 Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Employment Conditions Application Instructions
Please send the following required materials:
Letter of application and statement of teaching philosophy
Current curriculum vitae
Evidence of teaching excellence (student evaluations, if possible)
Three letters of recommendation
All graduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable for initial review; official transcripts needed for final appointment)
The position is available August 1st, 2026 and will be available as enrollment demands require. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.
For questions, please contact Dr. Scott Shinabargar, Chairs, Department of World Languages and Cultures, at shinabargars@winthrop.edu.
Open Date 05/13/2026 Application Review Date Close Date Posting Number 2026FC0007P
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