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
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Education: Master’s degree in Spanish Language, Literature,
Linguistics, Cultural Studies, or Second Language Acquisition &
Teaching (Ph.D. preferred).
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Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish
and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
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Experience: Prior college-level Spanish teaching experience in
the US.
Key Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
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Familiarity with current best practices in second language
acquisition, communicative pedagogical methods, national/state
standards, and intercultural competence.
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Experience integrating technology to enhance student
learning.
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A commitment to high-quality instruction in a collaborative,
communicative-based learning environment.
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The ability to support and engage students from diverse
backgrounds and with varied learning styles.
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A willingness to collaborate with departmental colleagues to
advance student outcomes.
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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).
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and
scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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