Adjunct Faculty in Spanish

University of Delaware

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.