Spanish Language Adjunct Instructor - Juneau, AK

Spanish Language Adjunct Instructor – Spring 2026

The University of Alaska Southeast School of Arts & Sciences is accepting applications for an adjunct faculty member to instruct an undergraduate Spanish language course. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking professional teaching experience who have a passion for educating others. Adjunct positions are filled on a temporary basis. Join us and help turn students’ Spanish language aspirations into reality!

The course is scheduled for the second semester and is expected to run from January to May 2026. The course will meet twice a week in the evenings from 5:30–7:30 pm. While students will attend in person and virtually, our preference is that instruction will occur on the UAS Juneau campus.

• Knowledge of accepted instruction methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish both orally and in writing.
• Public speaking skills.
• Providing high-quality instruction through suitable academic preparation.
• Familiarity with computers and other technologies for instruction, such as Blackboard.

Previous online teaching experience and/or experience teaching Spanish as a second language is preferred.

Master’s degree in Spanish (M.A. in Spanish or Spanish linguistics); OR 18 graduate credits in Spanish; OR a graduate-level degree from a university where Spanish was the language of instruction.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a part-time, adjunct faculty position represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP‑AFT/AFL‑CIO. Minimum salaries are set by the United Academic - Adjunct, AAUP‑AT/AFL‑CIO collective bargaining agreement. Salaries may vary based upon education and experience. This is an at-will, union‑represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter, transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire), and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been identified.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Heather Skaggs, Administrative Operations Coordinator, at hcskaggs or .

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.