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

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

• Master's degree required.
• 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

It is understood that teaching assignments may include:

• 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"

Application Instructions

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of names of three references at www.sujobopps.com. Search will remain open until filled. No phone inquiries please.